Doing business between China and Central Asia
About Sinokaz.com
Sinokaz.com helps Chinese companies enter Central Asia, and brings Central Asian projects and products to Chinese buyers and investors. We run a physical service centre in Almaty, work through the cooperative networks of both regions, and publish the research and market intelligence that deals depend on. Where we add value is simple: we know both sides, and we are on the ground.
What we do
01
Trade facilitation
We connect Central Asian producers with Chinese buyers — and Chinese suppliers with Central Asian demand.
02
Investment matchmaking
We introduce vetted Central Asian projects to Chinese industrial investors, and stay involved through to closing.
03
On-the-ground support
Our Almaty centre hosts meetings, negotiations and site visits, and helps new entrants get set up.
04
Market intelligence
We track the policy and market developments that shape China–Central Asia business.
Who stands behind us
CIIE
A standing presence at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, where Central Asian producers meet Chinese buyers.
NACOFEC
Our operator — the National Alliance of Cooperatives and other Forms Economy of Kazakhstan.
ACFSMC
The All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives — China's national cooperative network and co-host of our flagship forum.
International Cooperative Alliance
We work within the worldwide cooperative movement.
The DigitConnection network
Sinokaz is the Central Asia gateway of the DigitConnection.ai network. The research, tools and market data behind our work live on these sister platforms, all cross-linked with this site.
iTrade Observer ↗
Trade research and data journalism, including our Kazakhstan trade baseline study.
NextTrade ↗
Working tools for cross-border trade: HS classification, document checks, landed-cost modelling.
NextFinance ↗
FX, commodity prices and freight-rate dashboards.
Co-op Product Trade Map ↗
The curated catalogue behind our sourcing listings.
Global Co-op Research ↗
Coverage of the international cooperative movement.
DigitConnection.ai ↗
The network's main portal.
Contact
Our Journey
- 2015
Sinokaz is conceived, and preparation begins for the first China–Central Asia trade forum.
- 2018
Registered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with a liaison office in Beijing.
- 2021
The digital platform goes live; the member network passes 500 companies.
- 2024
The Almaty service centre opens its doors.