Automotive industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Results of the first quarter of 2021

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 The contribution of the automobile industry to Kazakhstan’s GDP exceeds 140,4 billion tenge
• TOP 3 brands: Chevrolet, Hyundai, JAC
• Every tenth car is exported 
According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (ACAB), in three months of 2021, Kazakhstan produced 19 848 units equipment with a total cost of over 140,4 billion tenge.

In the first quarter it was released 17 602 passenger cars, 1 641 units freight transport, 349 buses, 200 trailers and semi-trailers and 56 units of other specialized equipment.

Among the top five most popular brands (including export), whose products were mastered at enterprises in Kazakhstan: Chevrolet (10 153 units), Hyundai (5 508 units), JAC (1 642 units), GAZ (893 units) and Kia (829 units).

Based on the results of three months in Kostanay "SaryarkaAvtoProm" produced 13 063 units technology (+ 34,7 %) for the amount 71,6 billion tenge. Almaty Hyundai Trans Kazakhstanproduced 5 454 passenger car total value 44,7 billion tenge. Semipalatinsk SemAZ shipped 902 units commercial vehicles (+ 9 %) for the amount 8,3billion tenge. Factory Hyundai Trans Auto produced 245 units trucks and buses (+ 199 %). To Kokshetau KAMAZ-Engineering produced 206 trucks (+ 36,4 %). On account Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan - 50 buses.

Exports in the first quarter increased by 84%To 1 968 cars. Cars JAC и Chevrolet Kostanay production is ordered by distributors and dealers of brands in Russia and Uzbekistan. The opportunity to enter the EAEU markets encourages automakers to increase the share of localization. This is one of the priority areas for the development of the automotive industry.

Literally at the end of March, I started my work "Localization Center" in Kostanay, more will be produced there 1 200 names of components for agricultural machinery, as well as for cars JAC и Chevrolet. In early April, construction of a tire production plant began in the Karaganda region KAMA и Go away. The plant will increase the level of localization of automobile production in the Republic of Kazakhstan and ensure import substitution of tires. Wherein 40% products are planned to be exported. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2022.

​​​​​​​In addition, the construction of a plant in Kostanay for the production of iron castings continues. The first phase of construction is scheduled to be completed in October 2021. Axle housings, cylinder blocks and engine cylinder heads for trucks will be produced there. KAMAZ family K595% products will be exported.

 
Date: 16.04.2021