BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. The number of
enterprises with foreign investment operating in Uzbekistan reached
19,490 as of May, 2026.
According to data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee of
Uzbekistan, trade was accounted for the largest share of
foreign-invested enterprises, with 6,967 companies operating in the
sector.
The industrial sector ranked second with 3,860 enterprises,
followed by construction with 1,598 and information and
communications with 1,536.
The accommodation and food services sector accounted for 860
enterprises, while 602 companies operated in transportation and
storage.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries accounted for 508
foreign-invested enterprises, while 227 companies were engaged in
healthcare and social services.
The remaining 3,332 enterprises operated across various other
sectors of the economy.
The figures highlight the continued concentration of foreign
investment in trade and industrial activities, while also
reflecting growing investor participation in construction, digital
services and other areas of Uzbekistan's economy.
