Kazakhstan ranked 36th in the global auto market ranking by Focus2move for 2026. Car sales in the country grew by 0.9%, while the global market contracted by 2.9%... reports infohub.kz.
The most interesting developments are happening within the Kazakh market itself. Chinese brands have significantly strengthened their positions: in July alone, their combined sales grew by 34.6%, and their share reached 48.3% compared to 38% a year earlier.
Changan stands out – in July, sales of the brand surged by 171.7%. Geely added 134.7%, Chery – 35.6%, and BYD – 61.1%. As a result, Changan has already taken fourth place among brands in Kazakhstan.
Looking at specific models rather than brands, Kazakhstan remains loyal to the Chevrolet Cobalt. Over seven months, 19,052 units were sold, giving the model a 15% market share. In July, the Cobalt also retained first place, despite a 21.5% year-on-year decline in sales.
But changes are already happening nearby. The Hyundai Tucson holds second place with 10,452 units over seven months, and the new Changan CS35 Max is quickly climbing the rankings – in July it took third place and captured 5% of the market for the month.
In the end, Kazakhstan indeed enters the top 40 largest auto markets in the world, but the 36th place itself is not the most interesting part. The market is gradually changing: traditional leaders still hold their positions, but Chinese brands already account for nearly half of monthly sales and continue to squeeze out familiar players.
Kazakhstan's indicator looks particularly good against the backdrop of global dynamics. In other words, our market is currently restructuring rather than falling: buyers are changing preferences, and brand shares are noticeably redistributing.