Key facts
- Astana Motors' new factory sits on the outskirts of Almaty, where the report describes a working welding floor and production line.
- The report says Kazakhstan is investing in its car industry to cut reliance on oil and gas.
- The report says reliance on Russia and China poses challenges for the company's growth.
Astana Motors is running a production line at a new factory on the outskirts of Almaty, where the report describes welding work and car bodies taking shape. The report, published on November 12, 2026, frames the company as a showcase for Kazakhstan's effort to build a domestic car industry and reduce its reliance on oil and gas.
The report says the company's expansion faces constraints tied to reliance on Russia and China, without giving figures for output, investment or sales. It says Kazakhstan's resource wealth could help the country move up the value chain.
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