The IT sector has become one of the fastest-growing areas of Kazakhstan’s economy. Domestic digital products are actively entering international markets. The country has fulfilled the Head of State’s directive to increase IT services exports to $1 billion by 2026, achieving the target ahead of schedule. Last year, the figure exceeded $1.1 billion. Overall, Kazakhstan’s IT product exports have grown 34-fold over the past five years.
«Today, domestic digital solutions are exported to 111 countries worldwide. Key markets include the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Export revenues were more than 2.5 times the $429 million spent on importing foreign digital solutions. In 2025, exports by Astana Hub participants alone reached $634 million. A total of 537 companies export their products to international markets,» said Zholdas Sakhanov, Chairman of the Digital Assets and Breakthrough Technologies Committee, Kazakh Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
Companies developing digital projects in Kazakhstan can benefit from tax incentives, modern infrastructure and dedicated support programs. These include Silkway Accelerator, run in partnership with Google for Startups. Kazakhstan’s next target is to increase IT services exports to $2 billion by 2029.
«Key export sectors include gaming, business automation, and educational and financial technologies. For example, Kazakh company Python RPA offers solutions for automating everyday work processes. Its products are also entering international markets. Another company, ZIMRAN, has developed Finelo and Coursiv, two products designed to help users improve their financial literacy and develop skills in using artificial intelligence,» said Zhansaya Kalybekova, Director of the Astana Hub Participants Regulation Office.
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