Foreign companies invest over $430 billion in Kazakhstan’s economy

Foreign companies invest over $430 billion in Kazakhstan’s economy

Foreign companies have invested over $430 billion in Kazakhstan’s economy over the past 30 years, with the priority sectors being mining, manufacturing, and food production. The Netherlands is the largest investor, contributing over $120 billion to the mining and quarrying industries since 2005. The U.S. follows with investments exceeding $53 billion, primarily in the oil and gas, financial, and insurance sectors. Switzerland also ranks among the top three investors, having invested over $35 billion in the agro-industrial complex, mechanical engineering, and transport and logistics sectors. China holds fourth place, with $25.5 billion directed toward Kazakhstan’s mining industry and trade. Russia rounds out the top five investors with $24 billion, with the majority of the investment from Russian companies concentrated in the mining, manufacturing, trade, power supply, and construction sectors.