ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 7. The Aktobe Industrial Zone of Kazakhstan attracted 10.7 billion tenge (approx. $20.3 million) in investment in the first half of 2025, Trend reports via the press service of the Akimat (Administration) of the Aktobe region.
Currently, 90 percent of the Aktobe industrial zone has been developed. The industrial zone holds significant importance for the city of Aktobe. Experts believe its importance can be considered from several key perspectives.
According to Akgul Akimzhanova, Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of the Social Entrepreneurial Corporation “Aktobe,” new projects such as Capital Plast KZ and EcoMix have been launched in the industrial zone since the beginning of the year. These projects have attracted 10.7 billion tenge (approx. $20.3 million) in investment in the first half of the year.
For example, "EcoMix" LLP has launched a modern production facility using new technologies. This factory manufactures dry building mixtures. A key feature of the enterprise is its in-house laboratory and the application of a technology that uses pressure to fire building mixtures. This method enhances the strength and reliability of the construction materials.
"The Aktobe Industrial Zone is one of the most important centers for economic development in the region. It hosts promising investment projects in priority sectors of the economy, with participation from both domestic and foreign investors. The corporation has created favorable conditions for investors, including infrastructure support, rental incentives, and comprehensive project assistance, which contribute to the dynamic development of the industrial zone. This, in turn, facilitates the creation of new jobs and the diversification of the regional economy," said Akgul Akimzhanova.
As of now, a total of 17 initiatives have been effectively
executed within the industrial precinct, encompassing sectors like
chemical fabrication and the production and refinement of
construction materials, aggregating an investment magnitude of
31.85 billion tenge (approximately $60.5 million). Consequently, a
total of 634 new employment opportunities have been generated, with
the developed land encompassing an area of 57.4 hectares.
At present, there are 10 initiatives operational within pivotal
sectors, including metallurgy, petrochemicals, and the construction
domain. The anticipated initiatives are projected to garner capital
influx amounting to 88.3 billion tenge (approximately $167.8
million), culminating in the creation of 807 new employment
opportunities. A total of 79.06 hectares of land has been
designated for these initiatives. In the previous fiscal year, an
infusion of 75 billion tenge (approximately $142.5 million) was
allocated to the regional economic landscape. Among the principal
undertakings are the establishment of the Chemical Synergy
Qazaqstan facility, boasting an annual throughput of 15,000 tons of
ethylenediamine, alongside the ceramic tile and porcelain
manufacturing plant "Zerde – Keramika Aktobe," as articulated by
the corporation's spokesperson.
This fiscal year, a strategic initiative within the industrial
sector encompasses the establishment of a cardboard and paper
manufacturing facility, characterized by a capital infusion of 10.3
billion tenge (approximately $19.6 million). The yearly throughput
of commodities generated by "Capital Plast KZ" LLP stands at 42,000
tons of planar cardboard substrates. In the upcoming fiscal year,
the facility aims to achieve optimal throughput and initiate the
exportation of its offerings.
“The organization is strategizing to establish wastepaper
aggregation hubs in Aktobe, alongside additional locations in
Aktau, Atyrau, Uralsk, and Kostanay.” Upon the comprehensive
execution of the initiative, it is projected to yield sustainable
employment opportunities for approximately 170 individuals,”
articulated Akgul Akimzhanova.
Today, the industrial zone has become an attractive platform for both domestic and foreign investors. In 2024–2025 alone, more than 85.7 billion tenge (approx. $162.8 million) has been invested. This not only gives a positive boost to the region’s socio-economic growth but also helps improve the city’s infrastructure.
