11 Jul 2011 14:01

Industrial output in Kazakhstan grows 5.8% in H1

ALMATY. July 11 (Interfax) - Kazakhstan's industrial output rose 5.8% in January-June 2011 compared with the same period last year, the State Statistics Agency said.

The mining industry expanded by 4.1%, manufacturing by 8.7%, electricity, gas, steam supply by 6.8%, while water supply services shrank 2.4%.

Output grew in 14 regions but fell in the Pavlodar and Kostanai regions.

Kazakh industry grew 10% in 2010.