Manufacturing accelerates Kazakhstan’s economic growth

Manufacturing accelerates Kazakhstan’s economic growth

Kazakhstan’s economy grew by more than 4% in the first seven months of 2026. According to the Ministry of National Economy, non-oil sectors remain the main driver of growth, led by manufacturing, where output increased by nearly 9%. Strong growth was also recorded in pharmaceuticals, metal products manufacturing, chemicals, and mechanical engineering. Construction, transport, and trade also maintained positive momentum, growing by around 15%, 7%, and 6%, respectively. Agriculture expanded by 5%, while the communications sector grew by more than 4%.