Kazakhstan Automobile Union: 10 car component manufacturing projects in work, some of which already been launched
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President of Kazakhstan Automobile Union Anar Makasheva at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported on the development of the automotive industry, primeminister.kz reports.
The domestic automotive industry today consists of eight enterprises producing vehicles. In the first 9 months of 2024, 91 thousand units of motor vehicles were produced in Kazakhstan, with an industrial production index of 86.7%.
The Head of State in his Address noted the need to increase localisation and transition to the production of automotive components. Already today our manufacturers have committed to deepening technological operations for small-unit production, which is the basis for the development of production of automotive components," Anar Makasheva noted.
At the stage of implementation of large-scale projects, such as: multi-brand plant in Almaty, plant for the production of Kia cars in Kostanai.
These projects are direct co-operation with world manufacturers. Modern equipment is being installed at the enterprises, over 30 per cent of the production volume will be immediately produced by the small-unit method. In all countries of the world there was a stage-by-stage development of production. The first stage of development of automobile industry in Kazakhstan has already been completed," Anar Makasheva emphasised.
Today there are 10 projects in the works to produce automotive components, some of which have already been launched. According to the head of the automotive union, this will partially reduce dependence on imported supplies, ensure the stability of production processes, reduce the cost of products and create jobs. Industrial co-operation between manufacturers of vehicles and auto components is being established at production sites in the cities of Kostanai and Almaty.
It is proposed to use the cluster method by creating a belt of small and medium-sized businesses around existing enterprises. That is, if production of such a component has already been established in Kazakhstan, all car manufacturers buy from this supplier. This eliminates excessive duplication and enables the development of more projects in this area," Anar Makasheva explained.
Such measures help develop the component base and attract investment to Kazakhstan. Moreover, each job in production creates an additional 7-8 jobs in related industries. Manufacturers will be able to increase localisation and reduce the cost of cars.
We have an ambitious task to organise additional jobs in the industry. About 5 thousand new employees are needed already during 2025. The President noted the acute problem of the shortage of industry specialists. There is a particular shortage of engineers and representatives of working professions. All manufacturers work closely with colleges and higher education institutions throughout Kazakhstan. But working specialities are less popular and the number of interested students is limited. We fully support the President's initiative to improve the image of working professions and reform the education system. These include grants for engineers, experience exchange and dual training programmes, and the construction of dormitories. A systematic approach is needed here. In turn, the automotive industry offers grants, training, and a social package for its employees," Anar Makasheva summarised.
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