Information
on Key Results of the Activities of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade in 2025

 

I. Investments

In 2025, a total of USD 43.1 billion in foreign investments were absorbed, which is 124% of the annual plan.

This includes:

• USD 38.2 billion in foreign direct investments;
• USD 4.9 billion from international financial institutions and foreign governmental financial organizations.

Major investing countries included China (USD 15.5 billion), Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Foreign investments exceeding USD 100 million were absorbed in 76 districts and cities, including 27 districts and cities with investments above USD 200 million.

Large-scale projects were implemented in mining, metallurgy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and battery production, including the “Yoshlik-I” project of Almalyk MMC and the “Muruntau” project of Navoi MMC, resulting in the creation of thousands of new jobs.

 

II. Regional Investment Program

Within the framework of the regional investment program, 9,868 investment projects with a total value of USD 12.6 billion were commissioned.

As a result, 288.6 thousand new jobs were created.

Project structure by sector:

• Industry – 48%
• Services – 44%
• Agriculture – 8%

 

III. International Financial Institutions

In 2025, 119 projects with a total value of USD 19.4 billion were implemented with the participation of international financial institutions and foreign governmental financial organizations.

By the end of the year, USD 4.7 billion (89% of the annual target) was utilized.

The main areas of financing included energy, transport infrastructure, water management, utilities, and healthcare.

Within these projects, major infrastructure facilities were commissioned, including roads, water supply networks, hydropower and thermal power plants, electricity transmission lines, and 1,000 modern buses.

 

IV. High-Level Visits and International Cooperation

In 2025, within the framework of high-level foreign visits by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1,665 agreements were reached.

In total, USD 160.1 billion worth of investment and trade agreements were signed, including:

• USD 120.7 billion in foreign direct investment projects;
• USD 14.1 billion financed by international financial institutions and foreign governmental organizations;
• USD 25.3 billion in trade contracts.

 

V. Export

By the end of 2025, Uzbekistan’s exports amounted to USD 23.5 billion (excluding special exports), representing 120% growth compared to 2024.

Significant export growth was observed in:

• Fruits and vegetables,
• Electrical engineering,
• Construction materials,
• Food industry,
• Chemical industry,
• Tourism,
• Transport and information technology services.

Export geography expanded to 131 countries, with 55 new types of products exported for the first time.

As a result of state support measures, USD 3.6 billion in exports was ensured.

The export target for 2026 is set at USD 27.7 billion.