ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 9. Kazakhstan
plans to increase the share of its manufacturing sector to 15
percent of GDP by 2030 and to 18–20 percent by 2035, Prime Minister
Olzhas Bektenov announced at a government meeting, Trend reports.
He noted that achieving this target is realistic, as the country
possesses all the necessary resources, including raw materials,
energy, advantageous geographic positioning, and a young,
well-educated workforce.
According to Bektenov, manufacturing output has grown by almost
one-third over the past five years. During this period, dozens of
new enterprises have been launched, including projects involving
major global companies such as Kia, Sinopec, John Deere, and
Claas.
Meanwhile, Bektenov underlined that exports of processed goods
exceeded $23 billion last year, comprising not only metals but also
machinery, chemicals, and food products.
