According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in July 2025, 11,765 units of various wheeled vehicles were produced, with a total value of 164.9 billion KZT, compared to 7,839 units worth 100.9 billion KZT in July of last year (+50.1%).

In total, during the first seven months of 2025, 83,259 units of vehicles were manufactured, with a total value of 1.16 trillion KZT. Production volumes increased by 16.7% compared to January–July 2024, and the sector’s share in the country’s machinery industry reached 40.7%.

The main volume comes from passenger cars – 75,406 units (+19%). Production of trucks amounted to 4,091 units (-10.5%) and buses – 1,361 units (+5.5%). In addition, 1,948 trailers and semi-trailers and 453 units of other specialised vehicles were produced.

Anar Makasheva, President of the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), stated: “Kazakhstan’s automotive industry is progressing thanks to the dedication of thousands of specialists. Today, the sector employs over 8,000 people, and every new vehicle reflects their professionalism and the application of modern technologies. Growing production further strengthens the position of the domestic automotive industry and creates new opportunities for enterprises. Looking ahead, the launch of two new plants will generate more than 5,000 jobs and provide an additional impetus to related industries.”

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), in the seven months of 2025, 45,756 units were produced in Kostanay (Allur) (+6.9%), 31,245 units of passenger and commercial vehicles in Almaty (Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan, Hyundai Trans Almaty) (+41.8%), 2,413 units of commercial vehicles in Semey (SemAZ, Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan) (-17.5%), 976 units in the Karaganda region (QazTehna) (+28.1%), 739 units of commercial vehicles in Kokshetau (KAMAZ-Engineering) (+34.6%), and 2,130 units by other manufacturers.

The top five most popular brands in January–July 2025 (including export) were Hyundai (30,850 units), Chevrolet (16,598 units), Kia (14,856 units), Jetour (7,116 units) and Jac (5,641 units). By models, the largest production volumes were recorded for Chevrolet Cobalt (13,628 units), Hyundai Tucson (11,849 units), Kia Sportage (6,999 units), Hyundai Elantra (4,905 units) and Hyundai Mufasa (4,636 units).