/KASE, January 5, 2025/ – Freedom Holding Corp. has provided Kazakhstan
Stock Exchange (KASE) with a review of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)
of Kazakhstan's manufacturing sectors for December 2024.
Below are comments from Yerlan Abdikarimov, Director of the Financial Analysis
Department of Freedom Finance Global PLC (a 100% subsidiary of Freedom
Holding Corp.).
"Kazakhstan's manufacturing industry is ending the year at a historic high,
achieving record growth in production volumes and new orders. The price factor
remains relevant: the acceleration of cost inflation has led to an increase in
selling prices. However, the fact that the growth rate in both cases remained
below the historical average adds a sense of optimism. Despite rising raw
material costs and ongoing logistics challenges, manufacturers have maintained
their purchasing activity and hiring efforts. Finished goods stocks have
rebounded for the first time in seven months, concluding a prolonged period of
depletion. Industry representatives remain optimistic about 2025, planning to
expand production in anticipation of further demand growth".
Review in Kazakh –
https://kase.kz/files/presentations/kz/KZ_Services_KAZ_2411_PR.pdf
Review in Russian –
https://kase.kz/files/presentations/ru/KZ_Services_RUS_2411_PR.pdf
Review in English –
https://kase.kz/files/presentations/en/KZ_Services_ENG_2411_PR.pdf
[2025-01-05]