Based on the results of comprehensive monitoring of the "Dina" wholesale market, facts of significant price inflation for socially important products by one of the individual entrepreneurs have been identified. Analysis of electronic invoices showed that trade markups on carrots, potatoes, and cabbage repeatedly exceeded permissible norms.

Carrots: with a purchase price from farms in the Pavlodar region at 170 tenge/kg, the goods were resold with a markup of up to 35% (up to 230 tenge/kg).
Potatoes: in February, a batch of over 30 tons was purchased in the Abai region at 150 tenge/kg. In March, these potatoes were sold in Ust-Kamenogorsk at prices ranging from 250 to 280 tenge/kg. The actual markup ranged from 70% to 86%.
Cabbage: with a purchase from agricultural producers at 130 tenge/kg, sales were conducted at prices of 200–220 tenge/kg. The markup varied from 53% to 69%.

These vegetables were subsequently sold to the public in "convenience" stores with an additional trade markup.

Materials on these facts have already been reviewed at a meeting of the Regional Commission. Currently, materials are being prepared to register an unscheduled inspection regarding the individual entrepreneur. If violations are confirmed, the entrepreneur will be held administratively liable, and an order to reduce the price of vegetables will also be issued.

The Department of Trade for the East Kazakhstan Region reminds: according to legislation, the maximum trade markup on socially important food products (SIFP) must not exceed 15%.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208750?lang=kk