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    Kazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025

    Kazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025

    Shorouk Express Kazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025

    ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12. According to the
    Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS (Commonwealth of
    Independent States), Kazakhstan demonstrated steady growth in key
    socio-economic indicators from January through February 2025,
    Trend reports.

    The report shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in
    constant prices has picked up by 4.8 percent compared to the same
    period in 2024. Industrial production picked up by 5.9 percent,
    while the volume of commercial freight transport (excluding
    pipeline transport) shot up by an impressive 18.8 percent — one of
    the highest rates among CIS countries.

    Moreover, retail trade also strengthened, showing a 4.7 percent
    increase despite a slight slowdown compared to the previous year.
    Consumer prices in February 2025 rose by 2.6 percent compared to
    December 2024, and the producer price index for industrial products
    increased by 0.3 percent.

    Overall, Kazakhstan ranks among the CIS countries with the most
    dynamic economic development at the start of 2025, showing
    confident recovery and growth across a range of key indicators.

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