Kazakhstan reimburses businesses 418.7 mln tenge for modernization
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Kazakhstan reimbursed businesses 418.7 million tenge over eight months of 2026 for modernization and productivity improvements. The Ministry of Industry and Construction reported support for machinery, metallurgy, agriculture, light, chemical, pharmaceutical, and woodworking sectors. Reimbursement covers 40–50% of costs through QazIndustry.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan reimbursed businesses 418.7 million tenge over eight months of 2026 for modernization and productivity improvements.
- About 416.1 million tenge went to productivity-related costs, including equipment, digital solutions, and staff training.
- The largest number of applications came from Shymkent, Almaty, Karaganda, West Kazakhstan, and Pavlodar regions.
- Reimbursement for international certification costs increased fivefold to 15,000 MCI.
- Since 2026, producers can recover up to 50% of rail transport costs for priority goods within Kazakhstan.
Reimbursement Breakdown
The state compensates businesses 40% to 50% of incurred costs depending on the direction. The mechanism operates through the Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center QazIndustry. About 416.1 million tenge was allocated to productivity improvements, including technological equipment, digital solutions, production enhancement, and staff training. Support increased sharply from 145.5 million tenge reimbursed in January–June 2026.
Product Promotion Support
The state compensates part of expenses for international certification, certification and laboratory tests, and equipment and software for identification means, including shoe marking. Over eight months, businesses received more than 2.5 million tenge under this direction. The maximum reimbursement for international certification costs was increased fivefold from 3,000 to 15,000 MCI. Rules provide for reimbursement of 50% of confirmed expenses within the established limit.
Transport Cost Compensation
The updated support package for manufacturing includes compensation of transport costs. Kazakh producers can receive reimbursement of up to 50% of costs for rail transport of priority goods within the country. This measure has been in effect since 2026 and aims to reduce logistics costs for domestic producers.
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Kazakhstan reimburses businesses 418.7 mln tenge for modernization
