Kazakhstan's industrial output in July increased by 0.1% year-on-year, marking a six-month low

(1) Kazakhstan's industrial output in July increased by 0.1% year-on-year, significantly down from the previous value of 8.2%, marking the lowest level in six months. Manufacturing growth slowed from 13.7% to 4.2%. (2) Mining activity shifted from a 1.8% increase in June to a 7.1% decrease, mainly dragged down by declines in crude oil and natural gas production. The growth rate of electricity, gas, and steam supply rose from 16.9% to 22.7%, while water supply and waste management activities rebounded from a 1.3% decrease to a 7.8% increase. (3) From January to July this year, cumulative industrial output rose by 3.0% year-on-year.