Kazakhstan Temir Zholy sets September grain loading record of 1.45 million tonnes

October 2, 2026 at 09:13 AM2 min

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Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) transported a record 1.45 million tonnes of grain in September 2026, up 7% year-on-year. Export shipments rose 13% to 1.2 million tonnes, led by Central Asian destinations. Total rail grain transport for January–September reached 10.8 million tonnes, a 12% increase over the same period last year.

Key Facts

KTZ transported 1.45 million tonnes of grain in September 2026, the highest September volume on record and 7% more than September 2025.
Grain exports in September reached 1.2 million tonnes, up 13% year-on-year.
Deliveries to Uzbekistan totalled 512,000 tonnes, a 14% increase, while shipments to Afghanistan rose 3.4 times to 107,000 tonnes and to China 2.8 times to 188,000 tonnes.
Milled product shipments in September amounted to 274,000 tonnes, up 13%, of which 230,000 tonnes were exported, a 27% increase.
For January–September 2026, rail grain transport totalled 10.8 million tonnes, 12% higher than the same period in 2025, with exports of 8.4 million tonnes, up 14%.

September Record

KTZ moved 1.45 million tonnes of grain in September 2026, the largest September volume in the company's history. The figure is 7% higher than the 1.35 million tonnes recorded in September 2025. The previous September record was surpassed as the company accelerated loading across its network.

Export Destinations

Exports accounted for 1.2 million tonnes of September grain shipments, a 13% rise year-on-year. Central Asian countries received 701,000 tonnes, up 8%, with Uzbekistan taking 512,000 tonnes, a 14% increase. Shipments to Afghanistan jumped 3.4 times to 107,000 tonnes, while deliveries to China grew 2.8 times to 188,000 tonnes. Milled product exports reached 230,000 tonnes, 27% more than in September 2025.

Nine-Month Performance

Rail transport of grain for January–September 2026 totalled 10.8 million tonnes, 12% above the same period last year. Export shipments over nine months reached 8.4 million tonnes, up 14% year-on-year. The growth was driven by higher demand from Central Asia, Afghanistan, and China.