ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 9. Kazakhstan demonstrated one of the highest growth rates in manufacturing among CIS countries from January through February 2025, with growth of 8.9 percent year-on-year, Trend reports via the latest report of the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS.
Main growth drivers:
The production of rubber and plastic products increased by 64.7 percent, which may be linked to the expansion of packaging, construction materials, and automotive components.
Pharmaceutical products grew by 41.8 percent, amid rising demand and the localization of drug production.
Printing and reproduction activities increased by 34.4 percent.
Beverage production rose by 30.7 percent.
Tobacco product production grew by 26.9 percent.
Significant growth was also recorded in:
Production of finished metal products – +15.8 percent
Production of basic metals – +3.2 percent
Production of machinery and equipment not included in other
categories – +30.3 percent
However, certain industries showed a decline:
Electrical equipment production fell by 47.1 percent, possibly due to a temporary decline in demand or an investment cycle in the sector.
Machinery and equipment production dropped by 69.6 percent, which requires further analysis of the reasons (a major project in 2024 may have been completed).
Textile production decreased by 25.6 percent, possibly due to
competition with imports or a reduction in orders.
Given the growth in almost all key sectors, Kazakhstan is leading
industrial growth among CIS countries at the start of 2025. The
high-tech and pharmaceutical sectors stand out, confirming the
country’s course towards economic diversification and a shift to a
processing-based development model.
