According to preliminary data from the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), in January–September 2026, Kazakhstan produced 146,541 units of automotive equipment. This is 34.2% more than in the same period last year (109,223 units). In September, Kazakhstan’s enterprises produced 20,215 units of equipment – 55.2% more than in September 2025 (13,021 units) and 32.4% more than in August of the current year (15,267 units).

Anar MAKASHEVA, President of KAU: “Based on the results of the first nine months, Kazakhstan’s automotive industry continues to maintain high growth rates. The industry remains attractive for investment: manufacturers are expanding their presence in Kazakhstan and implementing new projects. These include the production of OMODA and JAECOO vehicles in Almaty and preparations for the production of Li Auto vehicles in Kostanay. This autumn, a number of agreements were signed to develop localization. Deepening technological operations and expanding the production of automotive components within the country strengthen and increase the contribution of the automotive industry to Kazakhstan’s economy.”

Over the first nine months, the Kostanay-based Allur plant (“SaryarkaAvtoProm”) produced 56,130 units of equipment. Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan in Almaty produced 40,245 vehicles under the Changan, Chery and Haval brands. Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan produced 27,305 vehicles, while the Kia Qazaqstan plant produced 13,782 vehicles.

In addition, over the nine-month period, SemAZ produced 2,293 units of equipment, QazTehna – 2,014 units, Hyundai Trans Auto – 998 units, KAMAZ-Engineering – 804 units, Orbis Machinery – 433 units, Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan – 379 units, and Uralskagroremmash – 158 units.

The top ten brands by production volume included Chevrolet (29,555 units), Hyundai (27,275 units), Kia (17,712 units), Changan (15,148 units), Chery (12,593 units), Haval (10,955 units), Jetour (6,907 units), JAC (4,753 units), Geely Galaxy (3,378 units) and MG (2,497 units).

By model, the leaders were Chevrolet Cobalt (27,659 units), Hyundai Tucson (10,522 units), Kia Sportage (7,139 units), Hyundai Mufasa (6,743 units) and Changan CS35 Max (5,296 units).