Kazakhstan is witnessing a significant boost to its textile industry with the construction of a full-cycle textile mill in the Turkistan region, supported by Chinese investment. The project will cover the entire value chain—from cotton processing to finished garments—marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen regional industrial development.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin highlighted the importance of foreign investment in driving economic growth and industrialization. “There will be no investments without trade. Trade helps probe the market and then proceed to the development of large projects,” he stated, as reported by Kazinform News Agency.
The new textile complex is expected to support local cotton farming, create jobs, and position Kazakhstan as a regional player in textile manufacturing.
Zhumangarin also emphasized the country’s broader trade ambitions, citing a target to increase freight transport through the Middle Corridor to 10 million tons. Additionally, trade volume between Central Asia and China has reached an impressive USD 95 billion, underscoring China’s growing role as a key economic partner in the region.
