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• In 2018, Kazakhstanis purchased 60 new cars worth 928 billion tenge |
December 2018 became the seventh month with a sales level of over 5000 cars/month and the best month for the Kazakh auto retail industry; 5 786 new cars. In total, the market in 2018 crossed the mark 60 thousands units, which was a plus 24% compared to the previous year. Demand for cars “Made in Kazakhstan” in the total market share increased to 49% last year. In December 2018, the market share of domestically produced cars for the first time crossed the level of 55%, updating the historical maximum of sales. |
“The share of locally produced cars will continue to increase in 2019. If current economic indicators and GDP growth continue, the market will continue to recover. Currency fluctuations and tightening sanctions against our northern neighbor may adjust the forecasts. However, AKAB expects sales growth within 70 thousand units new passenger and commercial vehicles. In addition, in the near future, another 10 billion tenge will be allocated for preferential car loans, which will have a positive impact on the market.” - Vice-President of AKAB Anar MAKASHEVA. |
According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB), official dealers sold 57 533 units of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (25,5%), and 3 090 units of trucks and special equipment (+ 6,2 %), 305 bus units (+ 1,33 %). The top ten best-selling passenger car brands are headed by Lada - 13 413 cars (+ 53.6 % compared to the same period in 2017). Bestseller of the past two years Toyota showed record sales - 12 278 sold cars, and this is only the second position (+ 32.5 %). However, the Japanese brand continues to collect the bulk of its revenue. Started to get close to the leaders Hyundai - 8 715 sold cars (+ 140.5 %). With the start of production of the entire line of cars in Kostanay, sales increased by 2.4 times. |
The fight in the second three is tighter - brands swapped places throughout the year. Eventually Kia managed to climb to fourth position - last year it was sold 2 862 auto (+ 24.4 %). Nissan continues to actively promote its products (2 units; +422%). I Renault this year only sixth place - 2 (-002%). Ravon's six-month absence from the market affected the results - total 1 727 cars (-62.6%). Cars Volkswagen in eighth place with the result 1 units (+539%). Top 10 rounds out Lexus (1 units; +403%), JAC (1 units; +125%) и Chevrolet (1; -102%).
In the context of passenger models, the bestseller is at the top of the hit parade for the third year in a row. Toyota Camry - 4 (+761%). On the second line Lada 4×4 (3 units; +468%), closes the top three Lada Granta (3 units; +428%). They are followed by: Lada Vesta (2955 units; +210%), Hyundai Tucson (2 units; +692%), Hyundai Accent (2083 units; +196%), Lada Largus (2020 units; +22%). The top ten is closed - Hyundai Elantra (1986 units; +126%), Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (1905 units; +56%) и Hyundai Creta (1672 units; +75%).