Russia has emerged as the leading supplier of beer to Kazakhstan, with export volumes reaching a three-year high in monetary terms by the end of last year.

The total value of Russian beer shipments to the country climbed to $33 million, marking a 36 per cent increase over the previous year. The last time exports approached similar levels was in 2022, when deliveries reached $38.3 million, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

The sharp growth has allowed Russia to secure a dominant 60 per cent share of Kazakhstan’s beer imports. Germany and Bulgaria also made the top three exporters, accounting for 8 per cent and around 5 per cent of imports respectively.

The surge in beer exports reflects a broader expansion of Russian food and beverage supplies to Kazakhstan. In 2025, Russian chocolate exports to the country jumped by 58 per cent, hitting a record $334.5 million. Russia subsequently became the top chocolate exporter to its neighbor, with Ukraine and the Czech Republic trailing far behind.