BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 6. Large industrial
enterprises in Uzbekistan produced 15.3 trillion soms (about $1.2
billion) worth of chemical products during the first four months of
2026.
This was reflected in the statement published by the National
Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, showcasing an increase of 3.7%
comparing to the same period last year.
Navoi Region remained the country's largest chemical production
hub, accounting for 4.3 trillion soms (approximately $357 million)
in output between January and April. It was followed by the
Republic of Karakalpakstan with 2.8 trillion soms (about $232.7
million), Tashkent Region with 2.2 trillion soms (approximately
$182.8 million) and Kashkadarya Region with 2.1 trillion soms
(about $174.5 million).
The city of Tashkent produced 1.5 trillion soms (approximately
$124.6 million) worth of chemical products during the period, while
Fergana Region contributed 1.4 trillion soms (about $116 million).
Other producing regions included Andijan with 288.4 billion soms
(approximately $23.9 million), Samarkand with 263 billion soms
(about $21.8 million), Bukhara with 201.4 billion soms
(approximately $16.7 million), Namangan with 191.4 billion soms
(about $15.9 million), Jizzakh with 110.3 billion soms (about $9.1
million), Khorezm with 27 billion soms (approximately $2.2
million), Syrdarya with 13.1 billion soms (about $1 million) and
Surkhandarya with 9.9 billion soms (approximately $823 011).
"The chemical industry continues to play a key role in
Uzbekistan's industrial development, with production maintaining
steady growth and regional manufacturing centers strengthening
their contribution to the national economy," the National
Statistics Committee said in the statement.
The latest figures underscore the continued expansion of
Uzbekistan's chemical sector, which the government has identified
as a strategic industry for industrial diversification, export
growth and import substitution. The concentration of production in
regions such as Navoi, Karakalpakstan and Tashkent reflects the
country's established industrial infrastructure and ongoing
investment in chemical manufacturing.
Analysis
The latest figures highlight the growing role of industry in
Uzbekistan’s economic development, with the chemical sector
benefiting from broader trends in investment, trade, and
infrastructure expansion. The 3.7% increase in chemical production
comes as businesses continue to invest in new equipment and
production capacity, supporting the government’s strategy of
industrial diversification and higher-value-added
manufacturing.
Recent trade data reinforce this trend. Uzbekistan imported
$16.4 billion worth of goods and services during the first four
months of 2026, with machinery and transport equipment accounting
for $5.5 billion, or roughly one-third of total imports. The strong
growth in machinery imports suggests continued modernization of
industrial facilities, including enterprises operating in the
chemical sector. Rising imports of industrial goods and chemicals
also point to growing production activity and demand for industrial
inputs across the economy.
At the same time, expanding freight transportation volumes
indicate sustained industrial and commercial activity. Uzbekistan’s
railways transported 28 million tons of cargo in the first quarter
of 2026, up 4.3% year-on-year, with significant volumes of ore,
petroleum products, coal, construction materials, and chemical and
mineral fertilizers. The movement of nearly 789,000 tons of
chemical and mineral fertilizers underscores the importance of the
chemical industry in supporting the country’s agricultural and
industrial sectors, according to the data recently published by
Trend.
The concentration of chemical production in Navoi Region,
Karakalpakstan, Tashkent Region, and Kashkadarya reflects the
presence of major industrial complexes, access to raw materials,
and well-developed transport infrastructure. Strong rail freight
activity in these and other industrial regions helps facilitate the
movement of raw materials and finished products, supporting both
domestic supply chains and export potential.
Taken together, the data suggest that Uzbekistan’s chemical
industry is benefiting from rising investment, expanding logistics
capacity, and growing industrial demand. As the government
continues to prioritize industrial modernization, export
development, and import substitution, the sector is likely to
remain one of the key drivers of the country’s manufacturing
growth, due to Trend's analysis.
