2026 Automechanika Astana Concludes with Success: Local Agent Debuts British Brand NEFLIBATA to Strong Reception

  Astana, Kazakhstan – 12 June 2026 – The 2026 Kazakhstan (Astana) International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Technology and Services – Automechanika Astana 2026 – successfully concluded on 12 June at the EXPO International Exhibition Centre in Astana. Marking its 10th anniversary, this year’s edition set new records, with exhibition space exceeding 13,000 square metres, over 400 exhibitors from 23 countries, and more than 14,000 professional buyers and industry professionals from 45 countries and regions attending the event.

  Local Agent Makes Debut with British Brand NEFLIBATA

  Among the highlights of this year’s fair was the debut of NEFLIBATA, a British automotive parts brand, presented by a local Kazakhstani company acting as its official agent. NEFLIBATA is known for its high‑quality braking systems, ignition systems, and engine components. The exhibition booth showcased the brand’s core product lines, including brake pads and spark plugs.

  Thanks to the brand’s reputation for precision engineering and stringent quality standards, the NEFLIBATA display attracted considerable interest from professional buyers across Central Asia. Distributors and repair service providers from major Kazakh cities such as Almaty and Astana, as well as from neighbouring Uzbekistan, engaged in lively product demonstrations and business negotiations throughout the show.

  Impressive Business Results and Market Response

  Preliminary statistics indicate that the NEFLIBATA booth received over 100 professional buyers during the three‑day event, covering key markets in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. Several major local auto parts chains and repair groups have expressed initial interest in cooperation, spanning product distribution and channel development.

  A representative of the exhibiting company commented: “This is our first time participating in Automechanika Astana as a local agent, and the professionalism and visitor traffic have far exceeded our expectations. With Kazakhstan’s vehicle parc continuing to grow, and the majority of vehicles being over 10 years old – more than half even exceeding 20 years – the demand for replacement parts such as brake and ignition components is immense. NEFLIBATA’s high‑quality British positioning perfectly matches local needs, and we are very confident about our future market development.”

  Local Market Potential and Brand Expansion

  Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia, with a vehicle fleet of over 4.8 million units, growing at an annual rate of approximately 5%. The country’s auto parts market is projected to exceed $1.8 billion by 2025, with a yearly growth rate of 12%. As a key member of the Eurasian Economic Union and a strategic hub on the Eurasian landmass, Kazakhstan offers significant spill‑over effects into neighbouring markets.

  During the fair, the company also actively participated in the B2B matchmaking sessions and the Automechanika Academy forums, engaging in in‑depth discussions with industry experts, distributors, and policymakers – all of which provided valuable insights for future expansion.

  Looking Ahead

  The success of the 2026 edition has not only validated the competitive strength of the British brand NEFLIBATA in the Central Asian market, but also reinforced the agent’s commitment to deepening its presence in the region. The company revealed plans to further diversify its product portfolio and increase local warehousing and logistics capabilities, so as to offer more efficient and responsive services to customers across Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region.

  As the Central Asian automotive aftermarket continues to expand and consumer expectations rise, Automechanika Astana remains the premier platform connecting global suppliers with regional buyers. With the active involvement of NEFLIBATA and its local partner, the brand is set to bring more high‑quality, innovative solutions to the regional automotive aftermarket.