20.07.2022
Average age of car owners A total of 73,000 car owners were surveyed. Male owners are predominantly more likely to participate. The graph shows the highest activity among women aged 35-44, and among men aged 25-34. We also see that the proportion of owners of cars up to three years old is most popular among those aged 35-44. It's also worth noting that the average age of car owners...Read More
12.04.2022 Top 10 premium cars for January 2022 The Kazakhstan Automotive Business Association (KABA) has released its top 10 premium cars for January 2022. According to AKAB, new premium car sales in January 2022 fell 49% compared to January 2021. Among the most popular models on the market, the Infiniti QX80 was the sales leader. A year later, it lost its popularity...Read More
21.01.2022 New car sales rose 25,9% in 2021. TOP 3: Chevrolet, Hyundai, Toyota 2021 has gone down in global history as one of the most challenging years for all sectors, including the automotive market. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), new car sales in Kazakhstan in 2021 totaled 117,590 units, up 25,9% from 2020 sales (93,371 units). Despite...Read More
23.12.2021 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, MORE THAN 83 THOUSAND VEHICLES AND SELF-PROPELLED EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN Machinery production in Kazakhstan increased by 17,2% in the first 11 months of 2021. 10,852 vehicles have been exported since the beginning of the year. According to the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MIID RK), manufacturing output increased by 5,2% this year, while mechanical engineering also saw growth of 18,5%. The auto industry's share of total output...Read More
15.12.2021 CAR MARKET IN NOVEMBER: DEMAND CONTINUES TO EXCEED SUPPLY In the first eleven months of 2021, Kazakhstanis purchased 106 new cars. The market grew by 29% from January to November 2021. The best-selling cars in November were Chevrolet and Lada. The last months of the year are the most active and traditionally characterized by the highest sales of new cars, but at the end of 873, demand continues to outpace supply, with shortages persisting due to a shortage of semiconductors and logistical issues. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business...Read More
22.11.2021 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, KAZAKHSTAN HAS EXPORTED 9,694 CARS WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF 64,1 BILLION TENGE In 2021, 71,245 vehicles were produced in Kazakhstan, valued at 556,9 billion tenge. Automotive exports remain strategically important for the country's economy and the development of the Kazakh auto industry. In the first ten months of 2021, vehicle deliveries increased by 61%, reaching 9,694 vehicles, valued at over 64,1 billion tenge. The majority of foreign sales were to Russia...Read More
22.10.2021 AUTO INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN: Results of the first nine months of 2021 In 2021, 63,559 units of equipment were produced, valued at 499,2 billion tenge. According to the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, GDP growth for the first nine months of this year was 3,4%. Positive momentum continues in the mechanical engineering industry (+22,8%), a third of which is still in the automotive industry. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), 63,559 units of equipment were produced in Kazakhstan in the first nine months of 2021...Read More
12.10.2021 9 Months of 2021 in Review: What's Happening in the New Car Market? From January to September, Kazakhstanis purchased 86,566 passenger cars and commercial vehicles. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), 10,517 new passenger cars and commercial vehicles were sold in September 2021. Following a 5,3% decline in August, the market in September showed a 3,3% increase (compared to last year's results). However, due to a microchip shortage in September...Read More
2.10.2021 The updated Chevrolet Equinox crossover will appear on the Kazakhstan market. The trend for modern, high-performance crossovers continues to grow and will remain relevant for many years to come. Today's vehicles must combine the most sought-after qualities among consumers: stylish design, safety, comfort, efficiency, and fuel economy. Furthermore, for many consumers, ground clearance and versatility, which expand the vehicle's range of use, are of paramount importance. All these qualities...Read More
22.09.2021 Automotive industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Results of the first eight months of 2021 According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), automobile production increased by 26,5% to 7,853 units in August. In the first eight months of 2021, 55,029 vehicles were produced in Kazakhstan, with a total value of over 432 billion tenge. Of these, 47,522 were passenger cars (+27,7%), 6,133 were trucks (+44,2%), 809 were buses (-24,1%), as well as 434 trailers and semi-trailers and 131 other specialized vehicles.Read More
13.09.2021 New car sales fell 5,4% in August. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), new vehicle sales in August 2021, compared to August last year, decreased by 5,4% to 9,093 units (8,734 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and 359 trucks and buses). Year-on-year, the results remained positive at 76,039 units, a 42,5% increase compared to January-August 2020.Read More
31.08.2021 Sales of the new generation Chevrolet Tracker have begun in Kazakhstan. The new Chevrolet Tracker crossover has rolled off the assembly line at the Kostanay plant and is now available for sale through the brand's dealer network. The Chevrolet Tracker is available in Kazakhstan in LT and LT Redline trim levels. Pricing starts at 8,590,000 tenge. The Chevrolet Tracker is in the popular compact crossover segment and combines the most...Read More