Car imports to Kazakhstan surged 59% in the first seven months of 2025, driven primarily by Chinese vehicles, which took the dominant share. Imports from China nearly tripled, reflecting a dramatic shift in sourcing, according to Finratings.kz.
More than 134,300 new and used cars were imported between January and July, a 59.4% rise from 2024, the Bureau of National Statistics reported. Notably, while imports from the U.S. declined, Chinese automakers significantly increased its shipments, signaling a shift in market dynamics.
Top car exporters to Kazakhstan (January-July 2025):
- China: 94,606 vehicles (+247.5%)
- U.S.: 12,891 (-29.3%)
- Japan: 10,377 (-11.2%)
- South Korea: 6,411 (-23.9%)
- Russia: 5,912 (+217.9%)
- Germany: 1,817 (+23.3%)
- Canada: 605 (-41.6%)
- Mexico: 358 (+90.4%)
- Slovakia: 250 (+257.7%)
- U.K.: 218 (+79%)
Only three vehicles were imported from Uzbekistan, up from zero the previous year.
Turning to exports, during the same period, Kazakhstan exported 683 passenger cars. The largest share went to Kyrgyzstan (240), followed by Belarus (104) and China (100).
