A combination of measures to protect the domestic market, strengthen certification, and enhance government oversight has enabled a significant increase in the production of natural stone products. By the end of 2025, the production of granite curbs and paving slabs in Kazakhstan increased by 30%.

A key factor in this growth was the implementation of a comprehensive package of regulatory and protective measures aimed at supporting domestic producers and preventing the circulation of non-compliant products. Specifically, in 2025, a temporary three-month ban on the import of certain types of stone products from third countries was introduced, which helped shift demand toward products from Kazakhstani companies.

The adoption of national standard ST RK 3619 "Natural Stone Products. General Specifications" in 2020, approved by the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, laid the foundation for the industry's development. This document established uniform requirements for the quality and safety of natural stone products and became the fundamental instrument for technical regulation in the industry.

Further strengthening of controls was ensured following the approval of the Technical Regulation of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Safety of Buildings and Structures, Construction Materials and Products" (Order No. 435 of June 9, 2023), which provides for mandatory certification and testing of natural stone products for compliance with national standard requirements.

In 2025, measures to protect the domestic market were expanded to include a ban on the import of paving stones, curbstones, and paving slabs made of natural stone, as well as certain types of processed granite (Order No. 342 of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan of September 2, 2025). The restriction applied to deliveries by all modes of transport and was temporary.

At the same time, a procedure for test purchases of products was introduced, along with rapid response measures aimed at preventing the release of non-compliant products. Significant changes have also been made to the Conformity Assessment Rules: the procedure for classifying products under technical regulation has been streamlined, a register of electronic identification documents has been introduced to replace "refusal letters," and the list of mandatory information in certificates of conformity for natural stone products has been expanded.

It is emphasized that Kazakhstan's stone processing industry is a dynamically developing and export-oriented sector with significant raw material potential. Since independence, modern domestic enterprises have been established in the country to produce products from granite, marble, travertine, and other types of stone, equipped with new equipment. Significant investments have been directed toward the development and modernization of production facilities at Kazakhstani deposits.

According to the BNS ASPIR RK, domestic production of paving stones, curbstones, and paving slabs made of natural stone (except slate) covers 91% of domestic market demand. Construction of a crystalline marble plant is currently underway, partly with borrowed funds from government support provided through the Damu Fund.

Products manufactured in Kazakhstan, including facing materials, fully meet the requirements of the domestic market and importing countries. They are already being used in a number of major infrastructure and image projects and enjoy steady demand abroad. Kazakhstani natural stone products are exported to countries in the region.

Authorities note that further development of domestic production could provide additional impetus to Kazakhstan's stone processing industry, creating conditions for growth similar to that of countries such as Türkiye, China, and Iran.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1144343?lang=kk