Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade and Integration stated that it has not yet received an official request from Wildberries to locate additional warehouse capacity in the country, Zakon.kz reported.
The comment followed reports that the Russian marketplace had begun searching for warehouse space in Kazakhstan amid a series of drone attacks on its logistics facilities in Russia. According to Reuters, several Wildberries warehouses have been damaged in recent days, affecting approximately 10% of its warehouse capacity.
The Ministry of Trade and Integration emphasized that the company's potential proposals will be considered in light of national interests and Kazakhstan's legislation. The ministry prioritizes investments in warehouse infrastructure, job creation, and the development of cross-border e-commerce.
However, no special conditions are envisaged for Wildberries: the movement and storage of goods are regulated by Kazakhstani law and the law of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Potentially locating part of Wildberries' infrastructure could be beneficial for Kazakhstan. It could attract investment, increase demand for warehousing and transportation services, create jobs, and strengthen the country's position as a regional logistics hub.
Furthermore, the relocation of some operations could stimulate the development of e-commerce and facilitate access for Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to a major platform.
However, the MTI's cautious stance demonstrates that Kazakhstan intends to use the potential project not simply to provide warehouse space, but to achieve long-term economic benefits.
Important conditions could include investment in local infrastructure, the attraction of Kazakhstani carriers and service providers, and expanded opportunities for domestic sellers. This is consistent with Kazakhstan's broader goal of developing cross-border e-commerce and strengthening its own logistics potential.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 29, 2026