Astana, November 25, 2025 — Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar regional authority has imposed a KZT 24 million fine (approximately $46,480) on KDV Kazakhstan after finding that the company applied discriminatory conditions in the wholesale confectionery market. The case was referred to the courts following an investigation that uncovered conduct deemed to restrict market competition.
Findings
According to the authority, KDV Kazakhstan — whose brands include Yashkino and O’Zera — violated national competition rules by setting different trading conditions for market participants in a way that distorted competition. The conduct occurred in the wholesale confectionery segment, where the company holds a significant presence.
The agency noted that the differentiated treatment amounted to an infringement under Kazakhstan’s competition legislation, prompting judicial review.
Court Outcome
The court confirmed the violation and ordered KDV Kazakhstan to pay an administrative fine of KZT 24 million. The company has one calendar month to settle the amount voluntarily. The sanction was imposed under the Administrative Offences Code.
Source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zk/press/news/details/1111781
