Kazakhstan: Cement production reached a historic high in the first 11 months of 2025, reaching 13.1Mt, according to the state news agency Kazinform, citing the Ministry of Trade and Integration. The increase was driven primarily by improvements to the national cement certification system introduced under the updated ST RK 3361-2022 standard. In 2025, the ministry approved revised national standards that imposed stricter requirements on the technological regulation of cement and Portland cement clinker production. The updated framework reportedly aims to close regulatory gaps, improve product competitiveness, reduce production risks and strengthen energy efficiency and environmental sustainability standards across the sector.
Authorities noted that following the initial introduction of ST RK 3361-2022 in 2019, the country recorded a decline in grey market imports, alongside steady growth in domestic cement output.
