President of Uzbekistan Visits Invest Asia Facility in Syrdarya SEZ

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Invest Asia enterprise located in the Syrdarya Special Economic Zone. The company is one of the largest producers of packaging materials in Central Asia and holds a leading position in the domestic market, producing approximately 60% of polypropylene bags and flexible containers, as well as 40% of stretch film used across various industries.

The facility spans 60 hectares and employs around 2,500 people. Its products are in high demand in the food and pharmaceutical industries, manufacturing, construction, and household chemicals. The quality of packaging directly affects product safety, transport integrity, and timely delivery. Expanding domestic production reduces import dependence, stabilizes the internal market, and lowers production costs.

A highlight of Invest Asia’s operations is the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film—the only one of its kind in Uzbekistan. Recognized for its strength and lightness, the material is widely used in different segments of the packaging market. Over the first ten months of 2025, the company produced goods worth 1.9 trillion UZS, with exports totaling US$23 million. Production lines are equipped with machinery from Austria, Germany, Italy, China, and the USA.

During the visit, President Mirziyoyev reviewed the technological processes, inspected the production facilities, and discussed future development plans with the workforce. By the end of the year, the enterprise plans to launch Central Asia’s largest production lines for nonwoven materials, including spunbond and meltblown, used in medicine, construction, agriculture, and household chemicals. Once all lines reach full capacity, polymer processing is expected to rise to 280,000 tons annually, creating up to 10,000 jobs.

The President also met with foreign investors implementing major projects in the region, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that foster economic growth, employment, and improved living standards. Investors expressed appreciation for the favorable business environment and recognized the President’s efforts in creating conditions conducive to business development and investment attraction.