BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 21. KIA Qazaqstan plans
to increase the share of locally produced components in its
vehicles through the development of domestic supplier networks and
new localization projects, the Kazakh government says.
This was announced by General Director of the company Kim
Dae-Ki, during a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister
Olzhas Bektenov.
According to the company, projects are underway in Kazakhstan to
organize the production of automotive components, including wiring
harnesses, seats, interior elements and other parts.
Kim Dae-Ki noted that cooperation with Kia Corporation is
supporting efforts to expand local production capabilities and
develop suppliers involved in the automotive manufacturing process.
The company plans to further increase localization levels for its
passenger vehicle models by the end of 2026. "With Kia's support,
projects are already underway in Kazakhstan to produce electrical
wiring, car seats, interior components, and other components. The
company plans to increase the level of localization of Kia vehicles
by the end of this year," he said.
The company’s manufacturing facility in Kostanay, built with an
investment of $310 million, continues to increase production
volumes. In the first half of 2026, KIA Qazaqstan produced 9,772
vehicles.
The plant operates using Complete Knock-Down (CKD) assembly
technologies, including body welding, painting and vehicle testing
operations. The expansion of local component production is expected
to increase the participation of Kazakh suppliers in the automotive
production chain and support further development of the country’s
vehicle manufacturing sector.
