Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin

The President was presented with the results of the development of the trade sector for 2022, Government measures to stabilize prices and provide Kazakhstanis with the entire line of food products of their own production, as well as proposals for the development of agriculture.

Serik Zhumangarin reported that the total volume of Kazakhstan's trade turnover in 2022 amounted to $134.4 billion, which is 32.1% more than in 2021. Indicators of trade in services increased by 26.3%, reaching $ 12.3 billion. The growth of trade turnover is observed with all major trading partners of Kazakhstan.

Exports of processed products exceeded the historical maximum, reaching $ 26.5 billion. The range of deep-processing export goods has expanded, domestic goods have entered new export markets. 

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed about the state of domestic production of socially significant food products. Of the 19 types, Kazakhstan fully meets the needs of residents for 10, from 80 to 98% - for 6, and from 50 to 68% – for three products. In order to minimize import dependence, a pool of potential large agricultural projects has been formed that will be implemented in the regions of Kazakhstan in the coming years. 

In conclusion, the Head of State instructed to strengthen the work on stabilizing prices for social food products and intensifying the development of agriculture, actively promoting the export of Kazakhstani goods with high added value.