• In 2022, Kazakhstanis purchased 123 thousand new cars
• Automobile production increased by 21,9%
In 2022, the automotive market in Kazakhstan continues to demonstrate growth, marking its highest level in the past seven years. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business ( AKAB ) , authorized dealers sold 123,778 new passenger cars and commercial vehicles in 2022 , representing a 5,3% increase compared to 2021. In December, the auto market achieved its best result of the year, with 13,759 units sold, representing a 28,3% increase compared to December last year.
Despite global challenges and supply issues with vehicles distributed or manufactured in Russia, the market was able to reorient itself—new brands emerged in Kazakhstan, and the range of vehicles produced at existing plants in the country expanded. Passenger car production increased by 28,1% to a record 103,345 units.
The first position in the top ten best-selling cars in 2022, with a market share 27,7 % secured for himself Chevrolet (34 289 unit; + 17,8 % to last year's results). The second line with 28 864 sold cars and 23,32 % market share occupies Hyundai (+ 27 %). Kia on the third line – 14 421 units and 11,65 % market share (+ 48,6 %). Toyota - in fourth place (9 622 unit; -30,5%). Lada still holds the fifth place (7 386 unit; -21%). In the very first year of sales Chery ranks sixth – 4 464 units. In seventh place in sales are cars Jac (3 371 unit; + 22,9 %). The top 10 most successful brands are rounded out by: Lexus 2 540 units (+ 44,6 %), exeed (1 876 (units) and Haval (1 500 unit; + 24 %).
In terms of models, it is the leader Cobalt Chevrolet (23 178 units). In second place Hyundai Tucson (8 862 units), the third line of the ranking is occupied by Chevrolet Nexia 7 145 units. Next on the list: Hyundai Elantra (4 981 units), Hyundai Sonata (4 563 units), Toyota LC Prado (3 511 units), Kia Sportage (3 321 units), Hyundai accent (2 970 units), Hyundai Santa Fe (2 969 (units) and Lada granta (2 793 (units).
According to the National Statistics Bureau , 113,925 vehicles of all types were produced in Kazakhstan in the first twelve months of 2022 , a 21,9% increase compared to January–December 2021. The automotive industry's total output, in monetary terms, exceeded the same result last year and amounted to 1,2 trillion tenge.
The Kostanay plant occupies the leading position Allur (“SaryarkaAvtoProm”), it was produced here 70 029 units of cars against 60 016 units last year. Almaty Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan increased production to 37 205 car. In Semipalatinsk SemAZ produced 2 466 units of commercial vehicles. In Kokshetau "KAMAZ Engineering" produced 1 462 units of trucks, Almaty Hyundai Trans Auto produced 1 007 units of commercial vehicles in the Karaganda region QazTehna released 568 buses, Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan produced 210 units of equipment.
The coordinated work of official manufacturers and the government has not only attracted investment but also increased jobs—the KamaTyres KZ tire plant has opened , with products intended for use in original equipment (OE) vehicles. Key developments in 2022 include the launch of a new plant for Chery , Haval , and Changan vehicles in Almaty, as well as the expansion of the Allur plant to include complete knock-down (CKD) production, including welding and painting, of Kia Sportage and Chevrolet Onix bodies.
Analyzing market and industry development prospects, the trend toward an increasing share of locally produced vehicles will continue in 2023. At the same time, the auto industry will continue to expand production capacity and increase localization of its products.