Kazakhstan: Industrial Output Picks Up.

Kazakhstan’s industrial production grew 1% year-on-year in August 2026, picking up from a six-month low of 0.1% in the previous month. Mining and quarrying output contracted at a slower pace (-3.9% vs -7.1% in July), while manufacturing growth was stable at 4.2%. Meanwhile, production eased in the supply of electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air conditioning sector (13.3% vs 22.7%) and water supply; collection, treatment and disposal of waste, activities for the elimination of pollution sector (6.9% vs 7.8%). Output increased in sixteen regions of the republic, while declines were recorded in Akmola, Atyrau, Batys Kazakhstan and Shygys Kazakhstan regions. On a monthly basis, industrial production surged 14%, rebounding sharply from a 6.1% fall in July and reaching its highest reading since March.