Kazakhstan’s automotive industry posted strong growth in July 2025, producing 11,700 vehicles valued at KZT 164.9 billion ($305.3 million), according to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union. This represents a 50.1% increase in production volume compared to July 2024.
Data from the National Statistics Bureau shows that in July 2024, the country produced 7,800 vehicles worth KZT 100.9 billion ($186.8 million). Over the past year, the industry has not only expanded output but also significantly boosted revenue.
From January to July 2025, Kazakhstan produced 83,200 vehicles valued at KZT 1.16 trillion ($21.4 billion), marking a 16.7% year-on-year increase. The automotive sector now accounts for 40.7% of the national engineering industry. Passenger cars led the growth, with 75,400 units produced, up 19% from the same period last year.
Bus production also saw a 5.5% uptick, totaling more than 1,300 units. In contrast, truck output declined by 10.5% to 4,100 vehicles. Manufacturers also turned out 1,900 trailers and semi-trailers, along with 453 special-purpose vehicles.
Regional Breakdown
Kostanay remains the top manufacturing hub, producing 45,700 vehicles, a 6.9% increase, at Allur’s facilities. In Almaty, the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan and Hyundai Trans Almaty plants reported a record 41.8% increase, assembling 31,200 vehicles.
Production trends varied in other regions:
- Semey: Down 17.5% (2,400 units)
- Karaganda region (QazTehna): Up 28.1%
- Kokshetau (KAMAZ-Engineering): Up 34.6%
Top Brands and Models
The most produced brands from January to July were:
- Hyundai: 30,800 units
- Chevrolet: 16,500
- Kia: 14,800
- Jetour: 7,100
- Jac: 5,600
Leading models included the Chevrolet Cobalt (13,600 units), Hyundai Tucson (11,900), Kia Sportage (nearly 7,000), Hyundai Elantra (4,900), and Hyundai Mufasa (4,600).
Anar Makasheva, President of the Kazakhstani Automobile Union, credited the industry’s progress to the expertise of more than 8,000 specialists:
“The growth in production strengthens the position of the domestic automotive industry and opens up new opportunities for enterprises.”
She also announced the upcoming launch of two new plants: the multi-brand Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan facility in Almaty and a new KIA production line in Kostanay. Together, these projects are expected to create over 5,000 jobs.
As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, Kazakhstan set a record for car sales in 2024. Domestic automotive production is projected to reach approximately 150,000 vehicles in 2025.