Imenova Raina2025-12-012025-12-012009Imenova Raina / Trade Regulations and Policies in Kazakhstan/Suleyman Demirel University / Сду хабаршысы, 2009https://repository.sdu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/2271This article analyzes the trade regulations and policies of Kazakhstan, highlighting their impact on the country’s economic growth and integration into global markets. Trade plays a crucial role in expanding product diversity, enhancing competitiveness, and stimulating investment and employment. Between 2000 and 2006, Kazakhstan experienced high economic growth, supported by favorable foreign trade conditions and rising export revenues, particularly from hydrocarbons and metals. The study examines Kazakhstan’s trade policy, including liberalization measures, participation in the Eurasian Economic Community, and the establishment of free trade areas. It also addresses trade barriers, such as tariffs, non-tariff measures, technical regulations, and discriminatory taxes, which affect imports and create challenges for foreign partners like China. Furthermore, the article evaluates the impact of customs procedures, sanitary standards, and government procurement practices on trade efficiency. Overall, Kazakhstan’s trade policies reflect efforts to balance economic growth, structural reforms, and integration into the global economy.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Internationaltrade policyeconomic growthtrade barrierstariffscustoms regulationsforeign tradeEurasian Economic CommunityArticle