Kazakhstan plans to fully digitalise all cross-border trade procedures by 2028, according to the National Centre for Trade Policy Development. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and competitiveness in foreign trade operations, reports
Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.
A recent study revealed that 81 per cent of services related to foreign economic activity are already available in electronic format, while 19 per cent are still processed on paper. The study confirmed that the remaining procedures – including certificates of origin, laboratory testing protocols, export and import permits, and international transport documents – will be transferred online within the next three years.
“The goal is to ensure that all trade-related administrative procedures are accessible digitally,” the centre noted. “This includes certificates of origin, international cargo weighing certificates, transport permits for crossing foreign territories.”
Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanel Kushukova highlighted that regional synchronisation will be key to the success of this digital transition. “We can digitalise all our processes, but if our neighbours continue to work with paper-based systems, we will still have to issue physical copies. That’s why we are encouraging other Central Asian countries to adopt digital solutions too. Kazakhstan is even offering them access to our platforms free of charge, because regional interoperability benefits everyone – our trade, our logistics and our businesses,” she stated during the presentation of Kazakhstan’s Second National Report on Trade Facilitation.
The digital shift forms part of a broader government effort to simplify trade and modernise border management.
In addition, the Ministry of Finance recently introduced artificial intelligence at customs posts to compare declared data with real-time images of imported goods. The system automatically flags potential inconsistencies and risks, marking a new stage in the country’s use of AI for trade security and compliance.
By 2028, Kazakhstan aims to establish a fully paperless environment for exporters and importers – a move expected to significantly reduce transaction costs, shorten processing times, and strengthen the country’s role as a digital trade hub in Central Asia.
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