The Ministry of Trade will make additions to the list of essential goods

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed a draft order "On amendments to the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 29, 2014 No. 180 "On approval of the list of essential goods".

In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 18 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 12, 2004 "On regulation of trade activities" on the basis of the proposal of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, proposals are being considered for inclusion in the List of essential goods approved by the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 29, 2014 No. 180 "On approval of the list of essential goods".

At present, bans and quantitative export restrictions may be imposed on goods included in this list by authorized bodies within their competence, in agreement with the authorized body in the field of trade, in order to prevent or reduce a critical shortage in the domestic market.

Currently, the List of essential goods includes both food products (wheat, flour, sugar, meat) so are industrial and medical products.

At the suggestion of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
the list will be supplemented with coal intended for the communal needs of the population, as well as sulfur to ensure its domestic market.

After that, in case of a critical shortage of coal and sulfur in the domestic market of Kazakhstan, in order to prevent shortages and price increases, the authorized body – the MIID may introduce temporary restrictive measures for the export of coal and sulfur.

The draft order is posted on the portal of open NPAs (https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa) for discussion until February 17, 2023.