by Alimat Aliyeva
More than 200 new production facilities are expected to be
launched in Kazakhstan over the next two years, attracting
approximately $6.2 billion in investments, according to President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who spoke at a joint session of the
country’s Parliament, AzerNEWS reports.
Tokayev noted that modern industrial enterprises are being
developed across various sectors, including the production of
automobiles, household appliances, freight wagons, construction
materials, and other high-value goods. These projects are intended
to strengthen Kazakhstan’s industrial base and increase domestic
manufacturing capacity.
He also highlighted that between 2023 and 2025, a total of 540
industrial projects worth around $7.6 billion have already been
implemented in the country.
“More than 200 new production facilities are expected to be
launched in the next two years, attracting investments of about
$6.2 billion. This will contribute to higher budget revenues, the
introduction of advanced technologies, and most importantly, the
creation of new jobs,” Tokayev said.
According to the President, the projects already launched have
created nearly 50,000 permanent jobs, while the upcoming facilities
are expected to generate employment for an additional 20,000
people.
Tokayev also emphasized the importance of supporting domestic
entrepreneurship. He noted that nearly half of Kazakhstan’s
economically active population is employed in small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Over the past five years, the
number of people working in this sector has reached 4.5 million,
while the SME share in GDP has exceeded 40%, reflecting its growing
role in the national economy.
In addition, in 2025, approximately $16.5 billion in support
measures were provided to entrepreneurs through the state holding
Baiterek.
An additional interesting aspect is that Kazakhstan is
increasingly focusing on diversifying its economy away from raw
material dependence, with new industrial projects often
incorporating digital technologies, automation, and
energy-efficient production systems. This trend is seen as a key
step toward integrating the country more deeply into global
manufacturing supply chains.
