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        Import-export

        Geographical closeness and warm diplomatic relationships have turned Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to the reliable partners of Russia on the CIS market.

        Kazakhstan mainly exports a wide range of raw materials including non-ferrous metals, oil and oil products, ores, ferrous metals, bread-stuff and many other products.

        Among the main items of Kazakhstan import are mineral fuel, consumer goods, machinery and equipment, enterprise chemical production and raw oil.

        Like Kazakhstan Usbekistan exports chiefly agricultural raw material and natural resources. The main export item is cotton. The country takes third place in the world in its export volumes. Kazakhstan's economy is highly influenced by the export of gas, gold and energy carriers.

        Among Usbekistan imports are ferrous and non-ferrous metals, chemical production, machinery and equipment and consumer goods.

        Economical partnership between Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan is becoming stronger year by year. Kazakhstan and Russia participate in a EurAzEs economic union that effectively develops economic relationships of its participants. That's why it is easily predictable that the trade relationships between these countries will continue its development.