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| • In July, Kazakhstanis spent 70,2 billion tenge (US$170,8 million) on the purchase of new cars, trucks and buses. |
| According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB), sales of new cars showed a slight decline in July, after almost doubling in June (pent-up demand due to lack of sales in April and May), but nevertheless remained in positive territory compared to last year’s figures for 4,6%. In Kazakhstan, dealers sold 6 945 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as 572 units trucks, special equipment and buses. Since the beginning of the year, cars worth over 390 billion tenge, in quantitative terms, sales increased to 43 658 units that on 10,8% more than in January-July 2019. «“Based on the results of seven months, the market grew by 10% despite the quarantine. The pandemic certainly influenced the development of the industry and 2020 changed both existing consumer habits and the supply from dealers and manufacturers. The changes helped push business and the government to create unique conditions for consumers. For example, in August, mini public service centers began piloting work in dealership centers. This allows you to reduce the time for registration and re-registration of cars, and makes the purchase even more convenient and comfortable. In general, dialogue with the government is extremely important for dealers and manufacturers", comments Anar MAKASHEVA, Vice President of AKAB. |
According to ACAB analysts, the main growth is recorded in the mass B-segment (compact budget cars), which accounts for more than 44,5% market. Segment growth is mainly driven by sales Smooth R3. Ravon Against the backdrop of last year’s results, it continues to show triple growth, car sales have increased to 5 unitsChevrolet, which will ultimately replace Ravon, sold out in less than three months 959 units
Kazakhstanis still give their preference to cars Hyundai, Toyota. Thus, in seven months of 2020 it was purchased 8 030 car production "SaryArkaavtoProm" (+ 8,6 % to last year's results). Dealers Toyota sold 5 581 automobile (-30,8%). Brand cars are also popular Kia - 3 695 (+ 84 %), Renault (1 415 units; + 9,7 %), Nissan (1 138 units; -6,9%), Volkswagen (1 049 units; + 12,9 %) and Lexus (715 units; -18%).