Uzbekistan produces localized goods for 2.6 trln. soums

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan produced localized goods for over 2.6 trillion soums within the localization programme, the publication of Ministry of Economy and the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan said.

The publication noted that implementation of the programme of localization of ready goods, spare parts and materials for 2015-2019 helped to expand volume and nomenclature of produced industrial products.

Within the programme, it is planned to implement 602 localization projects for US$5 billion and launch production of 1,225 highly demanded products, it added.

In nine months of 2015, Uzbekistan produced goods for 2.6 trillion soums, while import-replacement effect exceeded US$1 billion.

Uzbekistan launched production of 785 new products, including spare parts for compressor engines, motor oil, spare parts for excavators, energy saving lamps, refrigerators and freezers, etc.

Uzvinsanoat-holding, Tashkent plant for processing scrap and waste of non-ferrous metals, Uzeltekhsanoat, Uzbekyengilsanoat, Uzstroymateriali and other decreased imports for US$299.4 million in January-September 2015 due to inter-sectoral cooperation.