ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 7. Kazakhstan’s
manufacturing industry is expected to grow by 6% in the first
quarter of 2026, Trend reports via the Kazakh government.
The statement was announced during a meeting on economic growth
chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy
Serik Zhumangarin.
Meanwhile, data from the Bureau of National Statistics show
strong growth in light industry (56.4%), fabricated metal products
(31.4%), furniture production (27.6%), construction materials
(27.4%), and mechanical engineering (15.5%).
The transport sector also demonstrated solid performance.
According to the Ministry of Transport, growth in the sector was
estimated at 9% during the reporting period. The total volume of
services reached 2.8 trillion tenge (about $6 billion), which is
14.3% higher year-on-year.
Summing up the meeting, Zhumangarin instructed relevant
government bodies to intensify efforts to identify additional
reserves for economic growth, including through the expanded use of
state support instruments.
The exchange rate used is the official rate of the National Bank
of Kazakhstan as of April 7, 2026 (466 KZT per $1).
