Investment in Kazakhstan’s trade sector reached 1.2 trillion tenge last year, while trade turnover grew by nearly 9%, surpassing 80 trillion tenge. Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sector’s performance and outlook. According to the minister, trade accounted for around 19% of GDP in 2025. E-commerce is expanding rapidly, with its volume reaching approximately 4 trillion tenge last year — accounting for 15% of total retail turnover. A network of 10 logistics centers has also been established. The President was updated on cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), where 69 out of 70 trade barriers have been removed since its inception. The negotiations reflected Kazakhstan’s interests, including quotas allowing domestic companies to import certain goods without anti-dumping duties. Following the meeting, President Tokayev outlined a number of key tasks: developing a modern trade ecosystem, creating conditions for the growth of domestic production, ensuring consumer protection, and strengthening the country’s export potential.
«The ministry is focusing on strengthening the
country’s export potential. Despite global economic challenges, non-resource
exports of goods and services reached $41 billion. Financial support for
exporters has been significantly expanded: insurance capacity has increased to
1.2 trillion tenge, and the overall volume of support measures has doubled,» Shakkaliyev said.
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