Uzbekistan's metallurgical industry output reached 183 trillion sums in the first half of 2026

According to data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, industrial output of enterprises operating in Uzbekistan's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) reached 32,060.5 billion UZS in the period from January to June 2026. This figure was the highest among various types of economic zones in the country and demonstrated a growth of 21.0% compared to the same period in 2025, when the volume was 26,504.1 billion UZS.

As of July 1, 2026, there were 34 special economic zones, 400 small industrial zones, 27 technology parks, 354 clusters, and 163 youth industrial and entrepreneurial zones (YIEZs) functioning in Uzbekistan with participating enterprises. A total of 1,167 participants were registered in SEZs, while there were 3,187 in small industrial zones, 4,302 in technology parks, 384 in clusters, and 1,289 in YIEZs.

The volume of industrial production in the first half of 2026 amounted to 10,062.2 billion UZS in small industrial zones, 19,235.3 billion UZS in clusters, 1,632.6 billion UZS in technology parks, and 491.7 billion UZS in YIEZs. In January-June 2025, the corresponding indicators were lower: 8,823.1 billion UZS for small industrial zones, 16,701.0 billion UZS for clusters, and 1,011.2 billion UZS for technology parks.

SEZs also recorded the largest volume of capital investments from all funding sources—5,116.5 billion UZS. Investments in clusters amounted to 1,633.2 billion UZS, in technology parks to 808.9 billion UZS, in small industrial zones to 551.8 billion UZS, and in YIEZs to 1.4 billion UZS.

Small industrial zones led in the volume of construction work carried out by their own forces, showing 527.3 billion UZS. In technology parks, this amount was 153.5 billion UZS, in SEZs—93.9 billion UZS, in YIEZs—63.3 billion UZS, and in clusters—22.5 billion UZS.

Technology parks demonstrated the largest volume of market services amounting to 19,085.8 billion UZS, followed by SEZs with 1,161.7 billion UZS, clusters with 711.3 billion UZS, small industrial zones with 707.9 billion UZS, and YIEZs with 159.4 billion UZS.

In terms of service exports, technology parks topped the list with an amount of 392,980.9 thousand US dollars. This is significantly more than 4,151.1 thousand US dollars for SEZs, 1,049.4 thousand US dollars for YIEZs, and 1,650.5 thousand US dollars for small industrial zones. Data on cluster service exports are absent in the report.

Regarding service imports, technology parks also showed the largest volume at 164,403.5 thousand US dollars. This is followed by SEZs with 55,371.2 thousand US dollars, small industrial zones with 15,621.5 thousand US dollars, clusters with 228.8 thousand US dollars, and YIEZs with 196.5 thousand US dollars.

By the end of the reporting period, enterprises participating in SEZs provided employment for 60,830 people, while 62,137 people were employed in technology parks, 50,362 in clusters, 43,611 in small industrial zones, and 6,507 in YIEZs. The total number of jobs in SEZs reached 61,210, in technology parks—65,841, in clusters—51,775, in small industrial zones—44,028, and in YIEZs—6,527.

The committee separately presented data for IT Park participants. Their service exports for January-June 2026 reached 392.5 million US dollars, an increase compared to 302.2 million US dollars the previous year. Meanwhile, service imports rose to 160.1 million US dollars from 104.2 million US dollars in January-June 2025. The volume of market services provided by IT Park participants increased to 18,166.4 billion UZS from 14,054.6 billion UZS, representing an increase of 4,111.8 billion UZS. Capital investments reached 647.5 billion UZS compared to 295.5 billion UZS the previous year, an increase of 352.0 billion UZS. The number of jobs at IT Park participant enterprises increased to 51,991 from 43,070 during the same period.

Within the industrial output of SEZs, metallurgy accounted for the largest share—24.4%, followed by the production of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers with a share of 24.1%. Food production made up 9.3%, other products from non-metallic mineral resources—7.5%, chemical products—5.9%, rubber and plastics products—5.4%, and textiles—4.6%. Other activities accounted for 18.8%.

The production structure in small industrial zones differed. Here, textile production accounted for 19.0%, metallurgy for 17.5%, coke and oil refining products for 13.0%, clothing for 9.4%, food products for 7.9%, rubber and plastics products for 6.8%, and electrical equipment for 3.7%. Other activities accounted for 22.7%.

According to the committee's methodological explanations, a special economic zone is a territory with clearly defined boundaries and a special legal regime created to attract investment, technology, and management experience for accelerated regional development. A small industrial zone is a plot of land or production space equipped with engineering and technical infrastructure. A technology park is a form of integration of scientific, educational, financial, and entrepreneurial structures for carrying out innovative activities. Clusters are created to organize the production and deep processing of fruits, vegetables, and agricultural products, as well as to develop livestock and aquaculture complexes. Youth industrial and entrepreneurial zones are designed to provide employment for youth and support their entrepreneurial initiatives.

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, industrial production in Uzbekistan reached a volume of 637.2 trillion soms in the first half of 2026. The Navoi region demonstrated the largest production volume, generating 155 trillion soms.

Following the Navoi region were the city of Tashkent, which showed 109.6 trillion soms, and the Tashkent region, which reached 100 trillion soms. These three leading regions together accounted for more than half of the country's total industrial output for the period from January to June 2026.

The fourth place in the ranking was held by the Andijan region with production amounting to 54.2 trillion soms. Industrial output in the Samarkand region was 32.7 trillion soms, and in the Fergana region—29.6 trillion soms.

The Bukhara region produced goods worth 26.3 trillion soms, while the Kashkadarya region produced 25.5 trillion soms. The Jizzakh and Namangan regions reported equal production levels—20.3 trillion soms each.

The total volume of industrial production in the Khorezm region amounted to 18 trillion soms, while the Karakalpakstan Republic produced 15 trillion soms. The Syrdarya region registered 13.8 trillion soms, and the Surkhandarya region recorded the lowest figure among the territories presented—9.6 trillion soms.

Thus, the highest indicators of industrial production in the first half of 2026 were noted in the Navoi region, the city of Tashkent, and the Tashkent region, while the Surkhandarya region showed the smallest production volume.

According to data from the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics, the volume of market services provided in Uzbekistan from January to June 2026 reached 664.914.4 billion soms at current prices. This represents a real growth of 16.9% compared to the same period last year. It should be noted that in January–June 2025, the volume of services was 539.045.2 billion soms, which was 13.3% higher in real terms than the previous year.

The statistical agency clarified that the growth in current prices and the real growth rate in comparable prices should be considered separately. The provided data is preliminary and may be adjusted in subsequent publications.

Structure of the service market by region

Tashkent accounted for the largest share of market services, making up 41.3% of the total volume, or 274.435.8 billion soms, with its real growth reaching 119.4%. Among the regions, the leaders were Samarkand Region (47.293.2 billion soms, or 7.1% of the total volume), Tashkent Region (45.717.5 billion soms, 6.9%), Fergana Region (44.161.4 billion soms, 6.6%), and Andijan Region (33.988.9 billion soms, 5.1%). The smallest volume was recorded in Syrdarya Region at 9.521.7 billion soms, accounting for 1.4%.

Relatively high real growth rates were noted in Navoi (118.9%), Syrdarya (116.9%), Tashkent (116.3%), Khorezm (116.3%), and Bukhara Region (116.2%), as well as in the Karakalpakstan Republic (116.4%).

Services per capita level

The overall indicator of market services per capita across the country reached 17.325.4 thousand soms, compared to 14.297.7 thousand soms the previous year, reflecting a real growth of 14.8%. Tashkent demonstrated the highest per capita indicator—85.890 thousand soms, an increase of 16.652.5 thousand soms compared to last year. It is followed by Navoi (14.421.8 thousand soms), Tashkent (14.398.7 thousand soms), and Bukhara Region (12.108.1 thousand soms). The lowest per capita indicator was registered in Surkhandarya Region at 6.869.5 thousand soms. The Navoi region leads in the growth rate of services per capita with a rate of 117.1%.

Contribution of small businesses and economic sectors

Small businesses provided services worth 374.210.9 billion soms, accounting for 56.3% of the total volume, with a real growth of 15.8%. The largest share of small businesses in the service structure was recorded in Fergana Region (76.1%), Surkhandarya Region (75.1%), and Andijan Region (74.8%). In Tashkent, despite a relatively low share of small businesses at 42.4%, the absolute volume of services provided by this sector was the largest in the country—116.248.9 billion soms. The smallest value was recorded in Syrdarya Region—6.457.3 billion soms.

By type of economic activity, trade services contributed the most to the overall growth, increasing by 14.9%, adding 3.9 percentage points to the overall indicator. Financial services grew by 26.3%, contributing 3.8 percentage points. Accommodation and catering services also made a noticeable contribution (growth of 11.6%, plus 2.0 percentage points), transport services (growth of 14.7%, plus 2.4 percentage points), and information and communication services (growth of 22.1%, plus 1.7 percentage points).

In the overall trade structure, trade accounted for 25.6%, accommodation and catering services for 17.3%, financial services for 15.7%, transport services for 15.6%, and information and communication services for 7.8%. The volume of trade services reached 169.953.7 billion soms, which is 29.125.7 billion soms more than in January–June 2025; retail trade accounted for the largest share at 41.5%. The volume of accommodation and catering services was 115.153.8 billion soms, with food and beverage delivery accounting for 96.3%. Transport services reached 103.936.6 billion soms, of which road transport accounted for 52.5%, or 54.589.5 billion soms.

Financial services grew to 104.232.5 billion soms, an increase of 26.399.4 billion soms at current prices, with a growth rate of 126.3%. Information and communication services amounted to 51.942.3 billion soms, with computer programming accounting for the largest share at 48.2%.

In the education sector, the volume of services reached 23.772.6 billion soms, where higher education services dominated (42.4%). Healthcare services amounted to 11.256.0 billion soms, and real estate services reached 16.222.2 billion soms, 90.8% of which is attributed to rent and property management.