In January- September 2023 the industrial production index (hereinafter the IPP) in Kazakhstan amounted to 104.4%.

In January- September 2023 the industrial production index (hereinafter the IPP) in Kazakhstan amounted to 104.4%.

In January- September 2023, industrial products were produced in the amount of 33972.8 billion tenge, of which in the mining industry - by 15925.1 billion tenge (46.9% of the total volume), in the manufacturing industry - by 15890.1 billion tenge (46.8%).

Production growth is observed in the mining industry and quarrying by 5.4%, manufacturing industry – by 3.2%, electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air-conditioned supply – by 5.1%, water supply; waste collection, processing and disposal, pollution control activities - by 5.6%.

In the mining industry and quarrying in January- September 2023 the IPP was 105.4%, due to an increase in the production of crude oil (108.4%), natural gas (106.1%), ores other than iron (101%) and other minerals (113.9%).

In the manufacturing industry, the IPP in the reporting period compared to the same period in 2022 amounted to 103.2%. The growth was recorded in the production of food by 3.3%, beverages – by 3.2%, rubber and plastic products – by 6.8%, finished metal products, except machinery and equipment – by 4.2%, mechanical engineering - by 27.3%.

An increase in production volumes was recorded in 15 regions of the republic, a decrease is observed in Aktobe, Karagandy, Kyzylorda, Ulytau, Mangystay regions and Astana city.