According to the Roadmap of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this year 5 markets will be modernized in Mangistau. By the end of 2025, 100 markets will be modernized across the country. Today, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yernur Zhautikbayev got acquainted with the progress of construction work at the markets "Asem-Bereket", "Magash", "City-Center", "RID-SK", "RusKaz".

Modernization work is actively underway at the Asem-Bereket market, located on an area of ​​6 hectares. According to the plan, the modernization will be completed by the end of the year. In the market, consisting of 300 trading places, the rows of containers will be removed, and a modern building will be erected in their place.

At the Magash market, located in the 23rd microdistrict, and the universal market "City-Center", the modernization is 90% complete. Interior finishing work is currently underway. Modern markets are planned to be put into operation by the end of September.

There is a risk of lagging behind the deadlines set out in the Roadmap for the RID-SK and RusKaz markets. In the 28a microdistrict, on the territory of the RID-SK market, work is underway jointly with the local akimat to replace utility networks. A draft design has been approved for the RusKaz market modernization project, architectural and planning documentation and design and estimate documentation are at the approval stage with the local executive body.

“I see the pace of market modernization in Mangistau. The last two markets must urgently accelerate the work. To do this, the local akimat must approve the necessary documents earlier. Market modernization is the responsibility of businesses. From 2026, markets must operate indoors, connected to the ventilation system, comply with fire safety requirements and sanitary and epidemiological standards. “To reduce the share of the shadow economy, each trading place should be equipped with devices for cashless payments,” noted Yernur Zhautikbayev.

According to the National Development Plan, by 2029 the share of modern trade in the country is planned to be increased to 70%. Now this figure is 41%. Modernization of markets is a key step to increase the share of modern trade. In addition, the ministry faces the task of improving the trade infrastructure and attracting investment in the industry.

Since last year, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been providing state support to domestic trade entities. This year, Mangistau entrepreneurs received more than 1 billion tenge for the development of trade activities. Of these, 98 million tenge were attracted for an investment project. As part of state support, the ministry subsidizes 10.75% of the interest rate on loans.

Additional information: There are 43 markets in the Mangistau region. Of these, 24 are universal, 2 are wholesale, and the remaining 19 are specialized markets. There are 6,828 trading places in 43 markets. In total, there are 3,495 trading facilities, 1,752 convenience stores, and 9 large retail chains in the region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1062109?lang=kk