Kazakhstan Best-Selling Models – Central Asia's Largest Market with 56% Chinese Brand Share

Kazakhstan is the largest economy and most mature automotive market in Central Asia. Full-year new vehicle sales reached 234,852 units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 14.4 percent, surpassing 200,000 units for the second consecutive year. Chinese brand market share surged from approximately 2 percent in 2020 to 39 percent in 2025, and in June 2026, reached a historic 56.2 percent, with Chinese brands selling 12,276 units in a single month. Chinese brands have transformed from marginal players to the absolute dominant force in the market.

The Chang'an CS55 Plus is the most representative Chinese brand model in the Kazakhstani market. In 2025, it topped Chinese brand sales with 5,558 units, ranking eighth in the overall market top ten. The CS55 Plus's strong sales stem from its balanced performance in design, features, and comfort, perfectly matching urban SUV consumer needs. The model has been adapted to Kazakhstan's climate and road conditions, with local production commencing at the Almaty Automobile Plant in 2025, further optimizing costs through localization. The second-generation CS55 Plus starts at 9.89 million tenge, featuring a 1.5T turbo engine with 181 horsepower.

In the 2025 brand sales rankings, Chinese brands occupied six of the top ten positions: Chery, Jetour, Haval, Chang'an, JAC, and Geely. In the new energy sector, official dealers sold 3,657 new energy passenger vehicles in the first half of 2026, a 266 percent year-on-year increase, with BYD leading the market, followed by Li Auto, Zeekr, Geely Galaxy, and other brands. Ride-hailing drivers speak highly of Chinese brands, believing they offer far better quality and features than expected at comparable price points.

The success of Chinese brands in the Kazakhstani market is driven primarily by price advantages and localized production. The Chairman of the Kazakhstan Automobile Union noted that consumers choose Chinese brands mainly because of their price competitiveness compared to Korean, Japanese, and European rivals. Many Chinese brands have already achieved localized assembly in Kazakhstan, further optimizing their cost structures.

For Kazakhstani B2B dealers and importers, the 56 percent Chinese brand market share continues to expand, with strong and sustained demand for best-selling models including the Chang'an CS55 Plus, BYD new energy models, and Geely Galaxy. Suppliers capable of providing stable sourcing and precisely matching compliance requirements have become core resources in this market.

This is precisely where the core value of LHZ Auto Kazakhstan Operations Center lies. LHZ Auto leverages stable sourcing through dual headquarters in Nansha and Khorgos, with long-term direct procurement partnerships with major domestic OEMs, ensuring a consistent and stable supply of Kazakhstan best-selling models including the Chang'an CS55 Plus, BYD Atto 3, Geely Galaxy, and Chery Tiggo. The TIR route from Khorgos directly to Almaty delivers in 5 to 10 days, combined with the LHZ-TIR transport network, providing full-chain self-controlled services from direct sourcing, compliance certification, to customs clearance and delivery. LHZ Auto Kazakhstan Operations Center focuses exclusively on B2B wholesale, providing Kazakhstani dealers and importers with one-stop solutions from needs analysis to delivery.


FAQ

Question 1: What is the market share of Chinese brands in Kazakhstan?

Chinese brand market share reached 39 percent in 2025, and in June 2026, surged to 56.2 percent with 12,276 units sold, achieving exponential growth from approximately 2 percent in 2020.

Question 2: What is the best-selling Chinese brand model in Kazakhstan?

The Chang'an CS55 Plus topped Chinese brand sales with 5,558 units, ranking in the overall market top ten. The second-generation model starts at 9.89 million tenge with a 1.5T engine, and has achieved local production in Almaty.

Question 3: Which Chinese brands are performing best in Kazakhstan?

In the 2025 brand sales rankings, Chinese brands occupied six of the top ten positions: Chery, Jetour, Haval, Chang'an, JAC, and Geely.

Question 4: How is Kazakhstan's new energy vehicle market developing?

New energy passenger vehicle sales in the first half of 2026 grew 266 percent year-on-year, with BYD leading the market, followed by Li Auto, Zeekr, and Geely Galaxy. Chinese new energy vehicles are deeply integrated into local daily transportation.

Question 5: Why do Kazakhstani consumers choose Chinese brands?

Price advantage is the core factor, with Chinese brands priced more competitively than Japanese, Korean, and European rivals. Localized production further optimizes costs, and consumers highly value the balanced cost-performance and features.

Question 6: What services does LHZ Auto Kazakhstan Operations Center provide?

Exclusively serving B2B wholesale, backed by stable sourcing through dual headquarters in Nansha and Khorgos, consistently supplying best-selling models including the Chang'an CS55 Plus, BYD Atto 3, Geely Galaxy, and Chery Tiggo, with TIR delivery from Khorgos in 5 to 10 days, providing one-stop solutions from needs analysis to customs clearance delivery.


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