In Almaty interim results of the export training within the framework of the Ready 4 Trade project were summed up - "QazTrade" Trade Policy Development Center" JSC
In Almaty interim results of the export training within the framework of the Ready 4 Trade project were summed up

In Almaty interim results of the export training within the framework of the Ready 4 Trade project were summed up

On September 2, 2021, a meeting on the interim results of the Ready4rade Central Asia project for small and medium-sized businesses on export management was held in Almaty.

Export Management Coaching Initiative for SMEs is a part of the Ready4Trade Central Asia project. The project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC).

The national partners of the project are the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and JSC “Center for the Development of Trade Policy “QazTrade”.

The project aims to increase the potential of Kazakh producers in regional trade, helps to expand and increase the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional and international supply chains, and create new export flows.

Representative of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Deputy Director of the Export Promotion Department Bauyrzhan Bolganisov noted, that “export development is one of the priority tasks of economic development”. “President Tokayev has repeatedly called on domestic companies to orient their business not only to domestic but also to foreign markets. The state, on the other hand, provides maximum support to exporters of processed products and services.

Currently, there are more than 20 financial and non-financial instruments in Kazakhstan to support commodity producers trading abroad. This includes export insurance, and reimbursement of part of the costs, market analysis, and assistance in technical regulation issues. Consulting assistance, training in the specifics of conducting export operations and the intricacies of presence in various markets is in demand,” said B. Bolganisov.

He also said that the support provided by the International Trade Center and the European Union in Kazakhstan within the framework of the Ready4Trade Central Asia project is very important for our country. You open up new opportunities for Kazakhstani companies to enter the regional market, which strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in the region”.

“The main objective of the coaching initiative within the Ready4Trade Central Asia project is to provide recommendations and necessary measures to improve export management practices for enterprises. Every day of practical training is dedicated to a specific topic that presents a problem for SMEs and is most relevant at this stage” – the National Manager of the Ready4Trade Central Asia project in Kazakhstan, Jalil Bulatov noted.

The meeting participants discussed the results of trainings for small and medium-sized businesses.

“The Ready4Trade project helps companies believe in their potential and strengthen their export positions”, said EMCI coach Ainur Tleuova.

For example, Billion Filters – is a plant for the production of polypropylene filters in Kazakhstan, within the framework of Ready4Trade coaching it received recommendations on packaging, labeling, and product certification. “Thanks to the recommendations, we were also able to optimize filters production and reduce the number of defects to zero. In just five days, the project gave us something that I would learn from my experience for many years”, said the founder of the enterprise Toktalyk Ziekenov. In total, within the framework of the initiative, it is planned to train 40 enterprises by the end of this year.

According to Nurlan Kulbatyrov, Deputy General Director of QazTrade, coaching is being conducted on topics such as packaging and labeling of goods, certification, customs procedures, international transportation, as well as export planning and invoicing.

“These topics are relevant for beginner exporters. The conditions for the circulation of goods on the market, logistics, beginning from high-quality packaging, ensuring the safety of goods, ending with the specifics of customs procedures and the conditions for settlements with buyers – all this is important to know in order to carry out any foreign trade operations with goods. Therefore, the training of entrepreneurs, which is carried out by ITC in partnership with the European Union, is very relevant”, said Kulbatyrov.

The Ready4Trade Central Asia project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC). The implementation of the Ready4Trade project is designed for 4 years, from January 2020 and will be completed in December 2023. The project operates in 5 countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Upon completion of the project, designed platforms and products of the Ready4Trade Central Asia Project will go under the administration of QazTrade.

List of companies, which completed the missions for the export management coaching initiative

CompanyDescriptionLocationContacts
ADILI TEXTILE LLPAdili is a full-cycle home textile manufacturer in Kazakhstan, as well as goods for women, men and children.Almaty RegionZhursunova Dinara +7 705 552 6292 adilitextile.office@gmail.com https://shopadili.com/ 
EXPORT Z LLP (ZETA representative)More than 20 production lines, production of furniture and plastic productsAlmatyAsylbekova Nazgul +7 702 966 17 66 shlomina@zeta.kz
Almaty SpicesProduction of spices, herbs, culinary additives. There are about 15 units in the production of various technological equipment, with a capacity of 15,000 to 80,000 units of finished products per shift. A dragee production line is being prepared for launch.AlmatyLimar Svetlana +7 701 724 43 37 limar@almatyspices.kz
RuMa Farm LLCRuMa Farm was founded in 2015 to organize the production of surgical suture materials in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, 9 types of surgical suture materials are produced.Almaty RegionAbishova Akerke +7 708 896 4845 rumafarm@bk.ru https://www.rumafarm.com/ru/
Enigma Invest LLPGreenhouse complex with an area of 3.5 hectares, the main products are tomatoes and cucumbersAlmaty RegionSkopina Natalia +7 777 210 01 13 contact@tomatik.kz
Global Invest International LLPProduction of low alcohol drinks (Mead)East Kazakhstan RegionSolovyova Tatiana +7 777 224 7458 too_global_2020@bk.ru
“QazCake” LLPFood industryNur-SultanImashev Aibek: +7 701 999 07 19 qazcake@mail.ru
Ztown Development LLPVeterinary productsNur-SultanDyusenova Dinara: +7 701 287 44 55 dds@zdflex.com
LLP Sewing production ElenaTsener sportswear tailoringAlmatyTsener Elena: +7 701 805 00 64 http://tsener.ru/ru/
Biotech KaralAL KARAL feed additives for farm animals and poultry, as well as for cats and dogs.AlmatyKumisbekova Aizhan +7 701 718 24 34 reception@biotechkaral.kz
BILLION FILTERS IEThe only manufacturer of polypropylene filters in Kazakhstan for water purification from sand, rust and clay.AlmatyZiekenov Toktalyk: +7 707 702 0270 Info@afilter.kz
Namapack LLPThe only manufacturers of synthetic casings in the Republic of Kazakhstan intended for the manufacture of sausagesKaragandaKuanyshov Yernar: +7 701 544 30 88 Namapack-ke@mail.ru
Orion System LLPSpecializes in the development and production of telematic devices (M2M devices) for the implementation of complex solutions for the implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in various fields. Production capacity (per year) – 120,000 pieces.AlmatyYaresko Alexander +7 702 203 13 06 info@orion-m2m.com
Sunbee Altai LtdAltai honey and beekeeping products, production capacity up to 500 tons per year.East Kazakhstan RegionTereshchenko Elena +7 701 716 87 85 info@sunbee.kz
Paseka peasant apiaryAltai honey and beekeeping products, production capacity up to 500 tons per year.Ust-KamenogorskKasymbaev Valery +7 777 748 10 20 paseka-111@mail.ru
Asiana Production LLPThe company is engaged in the production of cosmetic products, beauty products, and the production of sugaring paste. Sugaring paste is produced under the brand name “My epil”, care cosmetics under the brand name “Asiana Professional”. Information on the website myepil.kzAlmatyEsmurzaev Bolat: +7 701 788 65 55 asianapro@gmail.com
SeealtA network of women’s clothing stores, its own brand and production.AlmatyAnna Sadvokasova +7 705 190 25 01 asadvojasova@list.ru
Stolichnaya Trapeza LLP“Stolichnaya Trapeza” is a young but successfully developing Kazakhstani brand. Since 2018, the company has been producing natural meat products without the use of flavor enhancers and genetically modified ingredients.Akmola region, Kosshy  villageNigmetov Aydar: +7 701 536 60 77 berma1963@mail.ru
HEALTHY FOODS IEFood industryAlmaty RegionZvonarenko Yulianna +7 708 858 88 89 hfoods.expert@gmail.com
Pentatonica LLPProduction of women’s outerwear, 8 years on the market.AlmatyKulumbaeva Aizhan +7 701 111 76 38 info@pentatonica.kz
Premium Heater LLPThe company is engaged in the production of infrared heaters, current capacity of 150 heaters per monthAlmatyAkhmetzhanov Sauran +77071764296 sakhmetz@gmail.com