The Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin, held a meeting of the headquarters for ensuring economic growth, where they discussed the development of light industry.

The discussion was attended by the chairmen of industry associations, including the self-regulatory organization "National Association of Light Industry Enterprises "Qaz Textile Industry" and the NGO "Self-regulatory Organization Association of Light Industry Enterprises" and large industry enterprises, including GC "AZALA Group", LLP "Qazaq Tigin Fabrikasy", LLP "Kazlegprom-Almaty", Global-Overalls LLP, TarazKozHobuv LLP and others. 

According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, over the past five years, the light industry has demonstrated sustainable development. By the end of 2025, the volume of production increased by 13.2% with the IFO growth plan by 3% and reached 260 billion tenge. The share of the light industry in the structure of the manufacturing industry is 0.8%. It is worth noting that textile production occupies over 60% of the structure of light industry, clothing production accounts for 32%, and footwear and leather goods account for 6.5%. More than 97% of enterprises are small businesses.

The development of light industry is planned through deepening the processing of cotton and hides, expanding the production of synthetic fibers and increasing the output of high-value-added products.

In 2025, the country harvested a record amount of cotton – 466 thousand tons. 116.1 thousand tons of cotton fiber, 500 tons of yarn, 5.2 million m2 of fabric and 28.6 million units of finished textiles were produced.

As an example, Olzhas Saparbekov, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction, noted that processing one ton of cotton fiber makes it possible to produce up to 1,650 units of finished textile products. With full processing of raw materials, the potential added value can reach $1.67 billion, as well as contribute to the creation of up to 5,000 jobs.

The industry is already implementing projects that form the foundation for the medium term, including the production of KazFeltec insulation materials, the production of Talshyktex woven polypropylene geopoloten and the production of Turkestan Textile cotton yarn.

However, despite the positive dynamics, the meeting participants identified a number of systemic issues that require comprehensive solutions. They relate to the development of the raw material base, modernization of production facilities, improvement of regulated procurement mechanisms and expansion of financial support measures.

The industry's enterprises have confirmed their readiness to expand production and create new jobs while creating predictable development conditions.

Taking into account these tasks, it was decided to develop a comprehensive program for the development of light industry with the participation of the business community and industry associations. The need for a system document is due to both the positive dynamics of the industry and the significant potential for its further growth.

"Light industry is very important for us in terms of providing employment for the population. For example, the Turkestan region, the most densely populated region of the country, has the largest number of light industry enterprises. With their further development, it is possible to provide jobs and decent wages to the local population. The Ministry of Industry and Construction needs to start developing a program for the development of light industry together with business. The document should identify the basic enterprises, their current indicators and targets. The counter-obligations will be, first of all, to ensure the employment of local residents and the growth of production," Serik Zhumangarin emphasized.

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