Kazakhstan's Manufacturing Sector Expands In January-April 2026

2026-05-13 09:06:47

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 14. Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector expanded by 9.9% in January-April 2026, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Industry and Construction.

The overall increase was supported by strong performance across several industries, including machine-building, chemicals, construction materials, and the light industry.

Machine-building recorded the highest growth at 23.3%, driven by higher production of cars, electronics, electrical equipment, and machinery. Passenger car output rose by 36.5% on the back of new production facilities, including KIA plants in Kostanay and a multi-brand automotive plant in Almaty. The Atyrau Wagon Plant also launched production of tank wagons, further supporting sector expansion.

Construction materials production increased by 27.7%, supported by higher output of cement, concrete, construction mortars, and reinforced concrete structures, ensuring full coverage of domestic demand for key building materials.

The chemical industry grew by 18.4%, driven by increased production of polypropylene, sulfuric acid, fertilizers, and paint and coating materials. Additional momentum came from new capacities launched by "EuroChem-Karatau".

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