Uzbekistan Industrial Output Rises 7.8% in January–April 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Industrial production in Uzbekistan reached 394.7 trillion soums in January–April 2026, increasing by 7.8% compared with the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee.

As of May 1, 2026, there were 61,400 industrial enterprises operating in the country. The highest concentration of companies was recorded in food production (12,300 enterprises, or 20%), non-metallic mineral products manufacturing (8,600, or 14%), garment production (6,200, or 10%), as well as metal products, furniture and textile manufacturing.

Industrial output per capita averaged 10.3 million soums nationwide. The highest levels were recorded in the Navoi region (90.3 million soums), Tashkent (20.0 million soums) and Tashkent region (18.6 million soums).

Per capita production growth averaged 105.9% across the country. Above-average growth was observed in Jizzakh, Andijan and Samarkand regions (107.3%), Syrdarya (106.8%), as well as Namangan and Bukhara regions (106.5%).

In the structure of industrial production, manufacturing accounted for the largest share at 338.5 trillion soums (85.8%). Mining and quarrying accounted for 27.5 trillion soums (7%), electricity, gas and heat supply for 26.6 trillion soums (6.7%), and water supply and waste management for 2.1 trillion soums (0.5%).

During the reporting period, Uzbekistan produced 12.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas, 209,000 tons of oil, 1.3 million tons of coal, 417,500 tons of motor gasoline, 381,000 tons of diesel fuel, 6.5 million tons of Portland cement, 262,900 tons of yarn, and 526,600 tons of wheat flour.

In manufacturing, food products accounted for 16.3%, textiles and clothing for 14.6%, fabricated metal products and machinery for 16.3%, and chemical and rubber-plastic products for 6.4%.

By technological structure, high-tech industries accounted for 1%, medium-high-tech for 17.9%, medium-low-tech for 46.6%, and low-tech industries for 34.5%.

Electricity production increased by 4.7% compared with the previous year, while heat production by large enterprises declined to 82.4%. Textile waste volumes fell by 16.2%, while wastewater treatment and sanitation services grew by 15.2%.