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Electric vehicles became the leader in Uzbekistan's car imports in 2026
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Electric vehicles became the leader in Uzbekistan's car imports in 2026

From January to July 2026, Uzbekistan imported 65,876 passenger cars from 29 countries for a total amount of 920.4 million US dollars, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Electric vehicles accounted for the largest share of imported vehicles, totaling 46,749 units. Gasoline-powered cars ranked second in import volume, reaching 10,987 units during this seven-month period.

Additionally, 8,077 hybrid cars, combining a gasoline engine with an electric powertrain, were imported, and other types of vehicles accounted for 63 units.

Main car suppliers

China remains the main supplier of passenger cars to Uzbekistan. During the period under review, 63,039 cars were imported from China. Significantly smaller volumes were supplied by the United States, which delivered 765 passenger cars to Uzbekistan.

Cars were also imported from the Republic of Korea, which supplied 737 vehicles, and Japan provided 345 units. The remaining countries contributed 990 passenger cars to the total import.

Thus, Chinese supplies constituted the vast majority of passenger car imports into Uzbekistan in January-July 2026, while electric vehicles held the largest share by vehicle type.

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Car sales volume in Uzbekistan in August exceeded July figures but lags behind 2025 levels
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Car sales volume in Uzbekistan in August exceeded July figures but lags behind 2025 levels

In August, 37,798 cars were sold in Uzbekistan. This figure showed a growth of 20.4% compared to July, but it was 17.2% lower than in the same period last year. For the period from January to August, the volume of passenger car sales approached the mark of 250 thousand units, which is 5.9% less than in the corresponding period of 2025.

Sales dynamics and market leaders

According to information provided by the Automobile Business Association of Uzbekistan via Podrobno.uz, the market leader in August was the Chevrolet brand, accounting for about 28 thousand sales. It was followed by BYD with over four thousand units sold, Kia with 2.7 thousand, HAVAL with 878, and CHERY with 732. Growth in sales of the Nevo and Geely brands was also noted, amounting to 210 and 201 cars, respectively.

The most popular model in August was the Chevrolet Cobalt. In this month, buyers purchased over 12 thousand such cars, which is significantly more than the less than six thousand in July. Thus, sales of this model more than doubled, accounting for 32.3% of the total market volume.

Consumer demand shows uneven changes depending on the car class. Sales in segments A and B, as well as in larger categories E/F, minivans, and light commercial vehicles, decreased compared to last year. At the same time, there is a trend towards choosing crossovers and more spacious models. Sales growth was recorded in the SUV-E, SUV-D, SUV-C segments, as well as among C-class sedans. Premium SUVs showed the most noticeable positive dynamic, with sales increasing almost threefold.

The August sales growth coincides with an increase in domestic car production. The National Committee on Statistics reported that from January to July, 263.7 thousand passenger cars were produced in Uzbekistan, which is 9.4% higher than the figure for the same period in 2025. Among manufacturers, UzAuto Motors led with 185.8 thousand cars, ADM Jizzakh with 27.7 thousand, and BYD with 17.8 thousand cars.

It should be noted that in July, the Uzbek car market maintained a high level of activity, selling almost 80 thousand cars. In July, the increase in sales of new cars and electric vehicles was particularly noticeable, with demand rising by 10.8%.

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