Mondo CIS

In 2025, Italy confirmed its position as Kazakhstan's top export partner with a 19.8% share, followed by China (19.2%) and Russia (10.3%). Kazakh imports grew, driven by demand for vehicles, electronics and pharmaceuticals. A result that confirms the strength of Made in Italy in this market. For Italian companies looking at Kazakhstan, the timing is favorable — demand for foreign products is structurally growing. Source: Astana Times, April 2026

Trade between Belarus and Uzbekistan exceeded $850 million in 2025, growing by more than 34% compared to the previous year. A rapidly expanding trade corridor confirming opportunities for European suppliers in the CIS area. Belarus mainly exports agricultural machinery, dairy products and pharmaceuticals, while Uzbek demand for industrial and consumer goods continues to grow. Source: BelTA, February 2026`

Uzbekistan saw a sharp increase in road freight demand in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments from Russia and Belarus leading the growth. Freight requests to Uzbekistan increased 72% year-over-year. A positive sign for Italian companies exporting to Central Asia—a rapidly expanding logistics demand points to active and growing markets. Source: Caspian Post, April 2026

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development estimates total imports at $308.7 billion in 2026, up from $305 billion in 2025, with a further increase to $322 billion expected in 2027. A growing import market confirms the structural demand for foreign products and technologies. For Italian companies with an operational presence in CIS markets, this represents a favorable environment for consolidating existing trade relations. Source: TASS / Russian Ministry of Economic Developmen

Belarus is often overlooked by Italian SMEs. Yet, it represents a market with real demand for Made in Italy products and a strategic geographic location as a trade hub between Europe and Central Asia. The current context The current international regulatory landscape requires thorough verification of product categories and counterparties before initiating any commercial transaction with Belarus. Those operating without up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory framework risk cus