ASTANA — Trade among Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states is on track to surpass $100 billion for the first time in 2026, as the five-country bloc shifts its focus from traditional market integration toward digital trade, artificial intelligence and the removal of non-tariff barriers. As previously reported by The Astana Times, trade with fellow EAEU member states reached $9.87 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 13.3% year-on-year. Russia remained Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner within the union, accounting for 87.6% of Kazakhstan’s trade with EAEU members, followed by the Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus and Armenia. The discussions reflected what officials increasingly describe as the next stage of EAEU integration. While the bloc was initially built around the free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, policymakers are now focusing on digital integration, harmonized regulations and more efficient cross-border trade.