Kazakhstan's trade sector surges with 6.5% wholesale growth in 2026

Kazakhstan’s trade sector has shown strong growth in the first five months of 2026. Both wholesale and retail trade volumes rose, with notable increases in key regions across the country. Wholesale trade reached 19.6 trillion tenge, up by 6.5% compared to the same period last year. Retail trade also climbed, hitting 9 trillion tenge and rising by 3.6% in comparable prices. The physical volume index for the entire 'Trade' sector stood at 105.6%, reflecting broad-based expansion.

Regional contributions varied significantly. Almaty accounted for the largest share of national trade turnover at 34.5%. Atyrau Region followed with 11.5%, while Astana contributed 13.9%. Karaganda Region held a 6.1% share, and Shymkent accounted for 5%. The latest figures confirm steady growth in Kazakhstan’s internal trade. Wholesale and retail sectors both expanded, with major cities and regions driving the increase. The data suggests a positive trend in the country’s commercial activity for 2026.