President of the Republic of Kazakhstan visits CCI's new plant in Shymkent
22.04.2025Shymkent, April 8, 2025: During his visit to Kazakhstan’s southern capital, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the newly inaugurated Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) production facility in Shymkent plant, Kazakhstan. This state-of-the-art production facility represents a major milestone in the region's industrial development, further strengthening the country's position in the non-alcoholic beverage market.
The plant was established to expand production capacity and enhance logistics infrastructure to meet the growing demand for CCI’s products in Kazakhstan. Equipped with cutting- edge technologies, innovative production solutions, and advanced automation, the plant plays a key role in elevating product quality and reinforcing environmental sustainability.
With a total investment of approximately 27 billion tenge, the plant spans over an area of 16 hectares with two production lines and will increase CCI Kazakhstan’s annual production capacity by approximately 32 percent. It is located in the vicinity of the industrial zone, "Trade and logistic center".
Key Features of the New Plant:
• The plant will have a production capacity of 52-million-unit cases of beverage per year, significantly increasing the volume of products available in the Kazakh market.
• The implementation of environmentally friendly technologies and a waste management system that meets international standards, contributing to the region's sustainable development.
• The creation of over 150 new jobs for local residents, contributing to the region's economic growth and reducing unemployment.
During his visit, President Tokayev was given an in-depth tour of the Shymkent plant, gaining insight into the seamless processes that ensure the high quality of Coca-Cola products. He emphasized that the development of large enterprises like this plays a crucial role in diversifying Kazakhstan’s economy and strengthening its industrial potential.
It is worth noting that since 2013, tax contributions from CCI to the state budget of Kazakhstan have exceeded 259 billion tenge. The total volume of the company's investments in the country's economy has surpassed 106 billion tenge (500 million USD).
CCI Kazakhstan General Manager, Veli Dinçel:
"As we celebrate 30 years of success in the Kazakh market, the President's visit holds special significance for us. We are proud to be part of the country's economic development, and we believe that such visits highlight the importance of maintaining a stable and attractive investment climate. We continue to implement innovations and enhance the quality of our products, striving to make a significant contribution to the development of Kazakhstan's economy and the creation of new jobs. The new plant is a testament to our commitment to long-term growth and strengthening our partnership with Kazakhstan."
About Coca-Cola İçecek Kazakhstan:
Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) entered the Kazakh market in 1994 and since has been a key player in beverage industry while providing around 1000 employment opportunities.
CCI is a multinational beverage company, operating as part of Türkiye’s leading conglomerate, Anadolu Group. The Anadolu Group operates in 20 countries and exports to over 100 countries while maintaining its activities in 8 industries with more than 80 companies and approximately 100 production facilities, 6 R&D centers along with more than 100,000 employees.
CCI employs more than 10,000 people, has a total of 33 bottling plants, and 3 fruit processing plants in 12 countries, (Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Syria), offering a wide range of beverages to a population base of 600 million people. In addition to sparkling beverages, the product portfolio includes juices, waters, sports and energy drinks, iced teas and coffee.
