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Kazakhstan Lifts Bitumen Export Ban Outside EAEU

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy drafted an order to lift the ban on petroleum bitumen exports outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This amendment allows for the export of surplus road bitumen outside the EAEU customs territory during the off-season. KMG, Kazakhstan’s largest road bitumen producer, reported producing 221,000 tonnes of road bitumen between January and August 2026.

From trend.az

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The change is intended to ensure stable refinery loads and utilize idle production capacity at domestic enterprises. The lift of the ban allows KMG to export surplus bitumen, which grew by approximately 50% compared to the same period last year.

Kazakhstan's trade dynamics are influenced by the development of the Eurasian Economic Union, following its 2015 entry into the WTO.

From trend.az

Who's involved

  • KazakhstanSovereign state whose Ministry of Energy drafted the order to lift the export ban.
  • KMGKazakhstan’s largest road bitumen producer, CASPI BITUM.
  • Union StateThe supranational entity whose customs territory the exports will leave.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Union StateSpeculative

    The Union State might face changes in regulatory action regarding trade rules within the EAEU.

  • RussiaSpeculative

    Russia could face increased competition for market prices from Kazakh surplus exports outside the EAEU.

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