Chemical product manufacturing sees a significant surge, amounting to a 132% rise
In a significant development for Kazakhstan's economy, the chemical industry in Astana has witnessed a remarkable growth of 7% from January to May 2025. This increase, reported by Vechernyaya Astana and confirmed by the Center for Astana's Development, has contributed significantly to the country's industrial growth during this period.
Astana's chemical industry, primarily composed of enterprises involved in raw material processing and the production of construction materials, has seen a notable rise in the production of cement, concrete, and mortar additives, and detergents. The production volume of cement, concrete, and mortar additives increased by 132% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 4,643 tons. Similarly, the production volume of detergents grew by 12.5%, reaching 1,936 tons.
This growth in the chemical sector aligns with the government's efforts to boost industrial development and diversify the economy. The expansion is supported by sectors like mechanical engineering, food production, oil refining, and construction materials, which have also shown positive trends in the first five months of 2025.
The chemical industry's growth in Astana is not only beneficial for the city but also for the nation as a whole. It contributes significantly to the overall processing industry in Kazakhstan, making it a key sector in the country's industrial landscape.
This upswing in Astana's chemical industry is part of a broader industrial upswing driven by government policies targeting industrial modernization, diversification, and efficiency improvements across various sectors. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy has emphasized the importance of removing administrative barriers and setting clear monthly production plans to sustain this growth.
As Kazakhstan aims to achieve over 6% GDP growth in 2025 and double GDP by 2029 through increased production of high-value-added products domestically, the growth in Astana's chemical industry is a promising step towards achieving these national economic goals.
In conclusion, the 7% growth in chemical production in Astana from January to May 2025 is a significant milestone in Kazakhstan's industrial growth journey. It underscores the country's commitment to modernizing and diversifying its economy, and it serves as a testament to the potential of Astana's chemical industry in driving the nation's industrial expansion.
The growth in Astana's chemical industry, driven by an increase in production of cement, concrete, and mortar additives, as well as detergents, aligns with government's plans to boost industrial development and diversify the economy. This expansion, further supported by sectors like finance, is a promising step towards achieving Kazakhstan's goal of over 6% GDP growth in 2025 and doubling GDP by 2029.
