03 February 2026, 10:10
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the development of manufacturing industry, economic diversification, and attraction of investment, steady growth of key sectors was ensured in 2025. According to the results of January–December, the overall growth of the manufacturing industry amounted to 6.4%, driven by the expansion of existing capacities and the implementation of large investment projects across the country.
Positive dynamics were recorded in most sectors of the manufacturing industry. The highest growth rates were demonstrated by mechanical engineering (+12.9%), chemical industry (+9.8%), production of construction materials (+9.7%), production of fabricated metal products (+13.6%), and light industry (+13.2%). Growth was also observed in metallurgy (+1.2%) and in the segments of rubber and plastic products (+7.6%) and paper (+5.3%).
In the metallurgical industry, production volumes increased by 1.2% due to growth in ferrous metallurgy (+4.3%). Output of ferroalloys, pig iron, steel, rolled products, and pipe products was increased.
In 2025, 20 investment projects were implemented in the sector with a total investment volume of 306.6 billion tenge, creating 4,427 jobs.
Among the key projects are the production of straight-seam steel pipes by TEMPO-Kazakhstan LLP in Karaganda Region, the QazAlPack LLP enterprise in Shymkent for the production of aluminum packaging with a capacity of 2.1 billion units per year, and others. The implementation of these projects is aimed at deepening processing and expanding the export product range.
The mechanical engineering sector showed growth of 12.9%, supported by the development of automotive manufacturing, agricultural machinery production, electrical equipment manufacturing, as well as computers and electronic products.
During the year, 38 projects were implemented with a total value of 655.5 billion tenge, creating 9,967 jobs. These include the launch of automotive production facilities of Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan in Almaty, producing vehicles of the Chery, Changan, Haval, and Tank brands, as well as the KIA Qazaqstan plant in Kostanay Region. Additionally, the KamLitKZ LLP plant for the production of gearboxes for commercial vehicles was commissioned in the region, with a design capacity of 74 thousand units per year.
The chemical industry demonstrated growth of 9.8% due to increased production of polypropylene, ammophos, and ammonium nitrate. In 2025, 13 projects were commissioned with investments totaling 74.5 billion tenge, creating 932 jobs. Among them are the Hong Shun LLP enterprise for the production of liquid glass in Almaty Region, the Sintez Ural LLP plant for the production of methanol in West Kazakhstan Region, as well as the QazEcoPack LLP packaging materials production facility in Turkestan Region.
Production of construction materials increased by 9.7% due to growth in cement, ready-mix concrete, construction mortars, lime, and precast concrete structures. This dynamic is associated with the implementation of infrastructure and housing projects across the country.
At the same time, growth was recorded in the production of rubber and plastic products, paper and cardboard, as well as fabricated metal products oriented toward the domestic market and import substitution.
Light industry grew by 13.2% due to increased output of textile products and leather goods. In the sector, 13 investment projects were implemented with a total value of 24.4 billion tenge, creating 634 jobs. Among the key projects are those of KazFeltec LLP in Aktobe Region, Grand Materik LLP in Atyrau Region, and Marvik Partners LLP in Shymkent, focused on the production of nonwoven and packaging materials.
The results of 2025 confirm that the manufacturing industry remains one of the key drivers of Kazakhstan’s economic growth. Consistent implementation of the President’s instructions, realization of investment projects, and commissioning of new production facilities are forming a sustainable industrial base, creating jobs in the regions, and increasing the competitiveness of domestic products.
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