According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in January 2025, a total of 9,606 motor vehicles of all types were produced in Kazakhstan, worth 126.7 billion tenge, compared to 11,376 units worth 149.1 billion tenge a year earlier — a decrease of 15.6%. The total output value of the automotive industry accounted for 43.1% of the entire machinery industry.

In January, manufacturers produced 8,929 passenger cars (–13.2%), 237 trucks (–57%), 171 buses (–28.8%), 231 trailers and semi-trailers, and 38 units of specialised vehicles.

Anar Makasheva, President of the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), stated: “The automotive industry accounted for 43% of the total machinery industry in January. The year 2025 has been declared the Year of Vocational Professions in Kazakhstan, which is especially important for our industry. This year alone, the launch of new enterprises will require around 5,000 workers. Investments in plant modernisation are continuing in 2025, driven in part by increasing localisation. With the opening of new production facilities and related industries in the coming years, the demand for technically qualified workers will only grow. The development of the sector requires not only expanding production capacity but also building a strong system for preparing professionals capable of working with modern technologies and ensuring the global competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s automotive industry.”

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), in January, 4,875 passenger and commercial vehicles were produced in Almaty (Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan, Hyundai Trans Almaty) — an increase of 18.1%. In Kostanay (Allur), 4,180 units were produced (–32.6%). In the Karaganda region (QazTehna), 151 units were manufactured (+20.8%). In Semey (SemAZ, Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan), 118 units of commercial vehicles were produced (–73.1%). In Kokshetau (KAMAZ Engineering), 30 units were assembled. Other producers accounted for 252 units.

The top five most-produced passenger car brands in January 2025 were: Hyundai (4,796 units), Chevrolet (1,315 units), Jetour (1,225 units), Kia (1,176 units), and Skoda (236 units).

In terms of individual models, the highest production volumes were: Hyundai Tucson (1,835 units), Chevrolet Cobalt (1,308 units), Hyundai Mufasa (1,051 units), Jetour X70 (625 units), Kia Sportage (562 units), and Hyundai Santa Fe (511 units).