ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 9. Industrial production in Kazakhstan grew by 5.9 percent from January through February 2025 compared to the same period last year, Trend reports via national statistical services of CIS-member countries.
Growth was driven by both key industrial sectors:
Mining increased by 4.1 percent, despite mixed trends within the sector.
Manufacturing showed stronger momentum, rising by 8.9 percent.
Most notable sectoral changes:
Coal mining (both hard and brown coal) rose by 14.0 percent, reflecting increased demand for energy resources.
Extraction of other minerals grew by 12.8 percent, possibly indicating expanded exploration and processing capacity.
Crude oil and natural gas production, on the other hand, fell by 3.6 percent, likely due to export restrictions, maintenance activities, or global market dynamics.
Positive shifts were observed in manufacturing:
Food production rose by 13.1 percent, supported by domestic demand and likely export activity.
Beverage production increased by 11.4 percent.
Moreover, the pharmaceutical industry experienced impressive growth of 26.9 percent, possibly due to the continued strengthening of the domestic medical sector.
Coke and petroleum product manufacturing surged 2.3 times, indicating a boost in oil refining.
Meanwhile, textile manufacturing declined by 25.6 percent, and oil and gas extraction continued its drop by 3.6 percent.
Kazakhstan continues to demonstrate strong industrial sector growth, maintaining a leading position among CIS countries.
