Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.5% in the first ten months of this year. The non-resource sector was the main contributor, expanding by around 6%. Industrial output increased by 3.5%, while manufacturing grew by more than 9%. The strongest growth was recorded in the pharmaceutical industry, at nearly 51%. Positive trends were also seen in mechanical engineering, metal products manufacturing, and the production of chemicals and food products. Construction materials output increased by more than 5%. Growth was also recorded in other sectors, including construction, transport, trade, agriculture, and communications.

