Aktobe Steklo to build KZT 60bn glass container plant in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction has approved an investment agreement with Aktobe Steklo LLP to build a glass container plant in Aktobe with design capacity of 256 million units a year, at a total investment of KZT 60 billion. Construction is due to start in the fourth quarter of 2026, with commissioning in 2029 and around 300 permanent jobs. Aktobe Region has no domestic glass production at present; up to 80% of output is intended for the Kazakh market and the remainder for Central Asia.
Why this mattersA new domestic glass-packaging source in Central Asia cuts lead times for local food and beverage producers and opens an export route into neighbouring markets.
- Design capacity of 256 million glass containers a year.
- Total investment of KZT 60 billion, approved via agreement with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction.
- Construction planned to start in Q4 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
- Around 300 permanent jobs to be created.
- Up to 80% of output targeted for Kazakhstan's domestic market, the rest for Central Asia.
- Plan to process more than 245,000 tonnes of cullet over the financing period.