Carlsberg Kazakhstan Opens US$344 Million Non-Alcoholic Beverage Plant
Carlsberg Kazakhstan has opened a US$344 million non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing plant in Boraldai to produce PepsiCo products under licence, expanding capacity across Central Asia.
Carlsberg Kazakhstan has officially opened a new non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing plant in Boraldai, located in the Almaty region, following a US$344 million investment in the facility. The newly constructed site will manufacture non-alcoholic beverages under licence from PepsiCo, featuring an annual production capacity designed to reach up to 1 billion litres.
Full-scale industrial operations at the plant are set to begin once initial test operations are completed. During the facility's first phase of operations, five production lines will be launched to manufacture beverages across multiple flavours and packaging formats. Output from the Boraldai plant will supply domestic consumers in Kazakhstan and serve broader export markets within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with Kyrgyzstan previously identified as one planned export destination. The facility is expected to create more than 230 local jobs. Beyond production lines, Carlsberg Kazakhstan plans to further expand the facility's logistics infrastructure, including warehouse capacity and transport systems for finished goods.
To reduce product costs, raw materials for the plant will be sourced from local producers. Carlsberg Kazakhstan currently sources 71.5% of its procurement locally and intends to raise this proportion by increasing the volume and range of materials bought from domestic suppliers. The company also disclosed that it contributed over KZT37.5 billion in taxes and mandatory payments to Kazakhstan’s state budget in 2025.
Commenting on the development, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that the plant demonstrates strong bilateral economic cooperation between Denmark and Kazakhstan, helping to boost trade, job creation, and technology transfer. Carlsberg Group CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen described the facility as a major milestone for the company's long-term business strategy across Central Asia, noting that the investment elevates Carlsberg's strategic partnership with PepsiCo.
Built in alignment with the sustainability and operational standards of both Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo, the plant features technology for water management, energy efficiency, heat recovery, waste reduction, and packaging efficiency designed to optimize resource usage and support operational performance.
Key facts
- Carlsberg Kazakhstan invested $344 million in a new non-alcoholic beverage plant in Boraldai, Almaty region.
- The plant will produce PepsiCo-licensed non-alcoholic beverages with an annual capacity of up to 1 billion litres.
- Phase one includes five production lines for various flavours and packaging formats.
- The plant will create over 230 jobs and supply Kazakhstan as well as CIS export markets like Kyrgyzstan.
- Full-scale industrial operations will begin after completing test operations.
- Carlsberg Kazakhstan currently sources 71.5% of its procurement locally and aims to expand local sourcing.
- The company contributed more than KZT37.5 billion in taxes and mandatory state payments in 2025.
Why it matters
The US$344 million investment marks a significant expansion of non-alcoholic manufacturing and distribution capacity in Central Asia. It strengthens the operational alliance between Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo while localized supply chains highlight the growing emphasis on regional sourcing and operational efficiency in emerging beverage markets.
- Food Business Africa — 2026-10-03: “Carlsberg Kazakhstan opens US$344M non-alcoholic beverage plant”
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