Food industry of Uzbekistan produces goods for 8.06 trln soums
The industry noted that the volume of produced food made up 8.059 trillion soums and the share of the industry in industrial production reached 13.2% in 2013, the committee added.
The enterprises of oil and fat industry increased output by 16.8% in 2013, meat and mil industry – 9.2%, and fruit and vegetable – 8.9%.
Large enterprises of the industry increased production of cheese (including brynza) - 4 times, butter - by 21.3%, vegetable oil – 11.2%, sugar – 10.3%, milk and dairy products - 9.6%, bread and bakery products – 7.6%, laundry soap – 5.8%, and pasta – 4.2%.
Uzbekistan also increased production of alcohol (+7.8%), cogniac (+18.3%), vodka and beverages (+5.8%) and beer (+4.9%).