More than 400 entrepreneurs in the trade sector received state support as part of the implementation of measures to develop domestic trade. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is systematically working to create favorable conditions for the modernization of trade infrastructure and increasing the competitiveness of small and medium businesses.

Since the beginning of this year, 418 projects have been signed under the subsidy instrument for a total of 57.5 billion tenge in loans. The total amount of subsidies paid amounted to 2,788 million tenge. Along with this, 103 guarantees for loans of 8 billion tenge were signed under the guarantee instrument with the amount of state guarantees of 3.6 billion tenge.

Particular attention is paid to the development of trade infrastructure in the regions. In the East Kazakhstan region, 21 projects worth about 7 billion tenge in the sphere of domestic trade are currently being implemented with state support.

As part of the Roadmap for Market Modernization, it is planned to complete the renovation of three trade markets, Zarya, Zarechny, and Tsentralny, in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk in 2025. Two of these markets, Zarya and Zarechny, received state support from the Ministry of Trade and Integration.

During a working visit to the region, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee Yernur Zhautikbayev familiarized himself with the progress of the projects and inspected the trade facilities, where he noted the positive dynamics of the modernization of retail space.

The Zarya market, commissioned in 2002, is a universal retail market with a predominance of food products in the assortment. In 2024, two new one-story pavilions with central communications were built here. Thanks to state support, the market continues to develop: in 2025, a parking area was equipped, and two more pavilions are under construction. A complete modernization of the facility is planned before the end of this year.

The Zarechny Market, which has been operating since 1999, is also undergoing a large-scale renovation. Its territory includes 5 indoor buildings and several shopping arcades. Since last year, construction of a permanent retail facility has been underway, with completion scheduled for September 2025. Work on laying utility lines and interior finishing is actively ongoing. The facility has its own parking lot.

The Central Market, which was commissioned in 2000, is represented by two main permanent buildings, where both food and non-food products are sold. There are also pavilions and shopping arcades on its territory. Work is being carried out at this facility as part of the Roadmap for the modernization of markets.

“Full modernization of retail markets by the end of this year is among the Government’s priority tasks. This is the path of law and order. The Ministry of Trade has fully developed the necessary regulatory framework. Now retail facilities must bring their activities into compliance with the requirements of the law. First of all, this is a matter of social responsibility of business. From the beginning of next year, markets that have not undergone modernization will not be able to continue operating,” said Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yernur Zhautikbayev.

The Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to increase the share of modern trade formats to 70% by 2029. Currently, this figure is 41%. Trade markets must also switch to modern standards, that is, comply with fire safety requirements, sanitary and epidemiological standards, ensure transparency of tax revenues through the acceptance of payment cards, and be equipped with convenient parking areas for consumers.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1066605?lang=kk