In January-June 2026, Kazakhstanis spent an average of 136,900 tenge per capita on clothing, fabrics, and footwear. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
This is 7.3% more than in the same period last year. According to Energyprom.kz, over ten years, spending on these goods increased from 79,600 tenge to 136,900 tenge, rising by 72%.
However, their share in total consumer spending decreased from 10.5% to 6.7%. In 2020, spending on clothing, fabrics, and footwear fell to 76,100 tenge.
Regional spending
In the first half of 2026, Turkestan region led in spending on clothing, fabrics, and footwear. Per capita spending there amounted to 236,800 tenge. Next were Mangystau region – 211,800 tenge and Shymkent city – 205,500 tenge.
The lowest spending was recorded in East Kazakhstan, Akmola, and Kostanay regions.
Domestic clothing production grows
Clothing production in Kazakhstan is also increasing. In January-August 2026, domestic enterprises produced goods worth 54.2 billion tenge. This is 8.1% more than in the same period last year.
Nevertheless, the majority of demand for clothing and footwear in the country is met through imports. According to the results of January-July 2026, 98.6% of demand for outer knitwear was covered by foreign products.
The share of imports is also high in other product categories. In particular, 91% of sportswear, ski and swimwear, and other types of clothing, 89.8% of underwear and accessories, 88.8% of undergarments, and 83.7% of hosiery were supplied from abroad.