Great attention is paid to the development of light industry in many countries of the world, since this industry has considerable socio-economic significance, providing high employment of the able-bodied population. The importance of this industry also lies in the fact that it has an impact on people's health, the country's defense capability and occupies the second position in terms of consumption, second only to the consumption of food products.
In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development conducted an analysis of current opportunities and prospects for development in the manufacturing industry.
Based on the results of an in-depth analysis, the Ministry, together with the akimats of the regions, Almaty Nur-Sultan and Shymkent, has formed a pool of investment projects in the manufacturing industries.
In the cotton light industry, 7 key projects are planned to be implemented by 2025, which are aimed at processing domestic raw materials, as well as
production of yarn, fabrics, textiles.
It is planned to build 3 factories for wool. This will allow the import substitution of the domestic market by 5.5 billion tenge and increase exports to 10 million US dollars.
According to the skins of cattle, it is planned to build a factory for processing hides. This will allow the import substitution of the domestic market by 3.6 billion tenge and increase exports to 19.3 million US dollars.