Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has reported a sharp increase in grain shipments to Azerbaijan, with deliveries in 2025 tripling compared to 2024, according to official data cited by Kazakh media.

KTZ said total grain transportation across its network reached 14.3 million tonnes last year, up 31% year-on-year, with exports accounting for around 11 million tonnes, the highest level in a decade. Azerbaijan was among the fastest-growing export destinations, alongside Iran and Afghanistan.

Part of the increased volumes also supported grain transit onward to Armenia, marking one of the first instances of Kazakh grain reaching Armenia via routes crossing Azerbaijani territory. The shipment moved through Caspian and South Caucasus transport links, reflecting the gradual reopening of regional transit corridors.

The expansion of shipments underscores deepening trade and transport links across the Caspian region, reinforcing Azerbaijan’s role as both a key market and a transit hub for Central Asian agricultural exports.