Abstract
The category of competitiveness is currently widely used and has a universal character. Solving the problem of competitiveness determines the socio-economic situation in each country. The coercive nature of competition forces producers to continuously strengthen their advantages at the risk of exiting the market, creating an incentive to increase competitiveness. At the same time, competitiveness can be considered as the main criterion for the performance of the subject. In this regard, all developed countries pay exceptionally great attention to the competitiveness of the state and individual enterprises. Light industry plays an important role in the economy of each country since it is a serious source of budgetary funds and has a significant export potential. The state of light industry affects the economic and strategic security of the country. The socio-economic significance of this industry is determined by the fact that it plays an important role in providing employment for the able-bodied population, especially women, and has an impact on people's health. Light industry products are used in all spheres of human activity and are second only to foodstuffs in terms of consumption. Because of this, light industry is designated in Kazakhstan as a priority industry. The relevance of this study is determined by the need for an in-depth study of the problems of ensuring the competitiveness of light industry enterprises and finding ways to overcome them. The goal is to adapt foreign experience in supporting light industry to the realities of Kazakhstan. The subject of the study is organizational and economic means of ensuring the competitiveness of light industry enterprises. The methodological basis was formed by theoretical concepts and practical developments of domestic and foreign authors on the issues under study.