PepsiCo to Build Chip Factory in Alatau: 160 Million USD Investment by 2026

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 16 Jul 2024 – 17 Jul 2024

PepsiCo plans to build a factory for Lays potato chips in the new Alatau city area in the Almaty region. The first investment phase amounts to 160 million US dollars, with construction set to begin in September 2024. Commissioning is scheduled for March 2026.

District: Gate (named in the source)

Key facts

• First-phase investment volume: 160 million US dollars.
• Planned production capacity: 16,000 tons per year, increasing to 21,000 tons from 2027.
• Construction start: September 2024; Commissioning: March 2026.
• Land requirement: More than 26 hectares in the Gate District.
• Raw material supply: 40,000 to 55,000 tons of potatoes by 2026, 100% local share by 2033.

All sources (2)

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