Kazakhstan Set for E-Commerce Boom as Wildberries Builds 260,000 Sq M Warehouse Network in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA, Aug 4: Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries is expanding its operations in Kazakhstan with plans to build a combined 260,000 square meters of warehouse facilities in Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev said.

Speaking at a briefing in Astana on Tuesday, Shakkaliyev said the new logistics facilities are expected to be completed and commissioned in the first quarter of 2027 as part of Wildberries’ broader expansion strategy in the Kazakh market.

The minister said construction work is currently underway on approximately 160,000 square meters of warehouse space in Almaty and another 100,000 square meters in Astana.

He added that Wildberries is also currently leasing around 46,000 square meters of warehouse space in Kazakhstan to support its existing operations.

According to Shakkaliyev, construction of the company’s warehouse facilities in the country has been ongoing for several years, reflecting Wildberries’ long-term plans to strengthen its logistics network and increase its presence in Kazakhstan.

The new warehouses are expected to improve storage and distribution capacity, supporting the growing demand for online shopping and faster delivery services across the country.