The Kostanay region is confidently solidifying its status as one of the key industrial regions of the country. Today, the foundation of the economy is the manufacturing industry, which accounts for over 70% of the region's total industrial production. Based on the results of 2025, the region ranked fourth in Kazakhstan in terms of output volume of the manufacturing sector.

The main drivers of growth are mechanical engineering and metallurgy. The mechanical engineering sector alone forms almost half of the region's entire manufacturing industry. The Kostanay region is rightfully considered the automotive capital of the country: over half of all cars in Kazakhstan are produced here. Last year, enterprises in the region produced nearly 95 thousand vehicles, and this year it is planned to increase this figure to more than 116 thousand units.

The development of the automotive industry is linked to the operations of the sector's largest enterprises — the "SaryarkaAvtoProm" and "KIA Qazaqstan" plants. Simultaneously, the region is strengthening its position in agricultural machinery manufacturing. Kostanay-based facilities produce equipment from global brands LOVOL, Deutz-Fahr, AMAZONE, as well as "Kirovets" and "Belarus" tractors. An important milestone was the signing of an agreement on the industrial assembly of John Deere equipment at the localization center in Kostanay.

The metallurgical industry also makes a significant contribution to the region's economy. Last year, the production volume of metallurgical products exceeded 416 billion tenge. The steady growth of industry contributes to increasing export potential, creating new jobs, and strengthening the region's competitiveness.

One of the most significant investment projects in recent years was the launch of the KIA Qazaqstan automobile plant in Kostanay. The project was implemented with the participation of the Head of State and became an important stage in the development of the domestic automotive industry. The total investment amounted to 131.5 billion tenge, of which 90% are direct foreign investments. The plant's production capacity reaches 70 thousand vehicles per year, and the number of jobs created will be 1,500.

Today, a full-fledged automotive components cluster is forming around the plant. Within the framework of the TEHNOPARK KZ project worth 17.8 billion tenge, the creation of 800 jobs is planned. Components for KIA vehicles will be produced here, including bumpers, interior elements, seats, wiring, and other parts. Additionally, nearly 50 billion tenge in investments are expected to be directed towards the development of technological equipment.

Projects by the company KamLit KZ make a notable contribution to the development of the region's industrial potential. Last year, two new enterprises with a total cost of 160.5 billion tenge were commissioned. The plants created 650 jobs. The enterprises specialize in the production of main rear axle drives and the localization of production of rear axle beams for commercial vehicles.

Overall, in 2025, seven major industrial projects with a total value of 322 billion tenge were implemented in the Kostanay region, creating approximately 3.3 thousand new jobs. This year, the launch of another 13 projects with a total investment volume of about 100 billion tenge is planned.

Parallel to the industrial sector, the agro-industrial complex is actively developing. Among the promising projects are the construction of a trout farm and a fish processing plant in the Kostanay district. The implementation of the project will meet up to 30% of the regional demand for fish products. The construction of a modern vegetable storage facility with a capacity of over 5 thousand tons is also planned.

Special attention is paid to the development of the processing industry. Projects under consideration in the region include the construction of a sugar plant in Rudny, an oil extraction plant in Lisakovsk, and a complex for processing grains and oilseeds. The implementation of these projects will increase the added value of agricultural products and strengthen food security.

Another strategic facility will be the "Tobyl" transport and logistics complex in Kostanay. Investments in the project will amount to 63.8 billion tenge. The complex will ensure the creation of 500 new jobs, and its capacity will reach 400 thousand containers per year. The new logistics center will significantly expand the region's transit and export potential.

The consistent implementation of industrial, infrastructure, and agricultural projects allows the Kostanay region to strengthen its position as one of the locomotives of the country's economic growth, attract investments, create new jobs, and form a modern, competitive economy.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1242285?lang=ru