Uzbekistan’s Industrial Output Reaches 85.1 Trillion Soums in January, Up 7.8% Year-on-Year

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s industrial sector delivered a strong performance in the first month of 2026, generating 85.1 trillion soums in total output. This represents a 7.8% increase compared to January 2025, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Committee.

As of February 1, 2026, the country’s industrial landscape comprised 60,600 active enterprises. The sector remains heavily concentrated in consumer and construction goods, with food production leading at 12,100 enterprises (20.1% of the total). Other prominent sub-sectors include non-metallic mineral products (13.8%), apparel (10%), fabricated metal products (8.1%), furniture (6.9%), textiles (6.2%), and rubber and plastic products (4.7%).

Per capita industrial production across the republic averaged 2.2 million soums. However, several regions significantly outperformed the national average, led by the Navoi region at 24.6 million soums, followed by Tashkent City (4.4 million), the Tashkent region (3.9 million), and the Syrdarya region (2.6 million). In terms of growth velocity, Syrdarya, Namangan, Surkhandarya, and Navoi all surpassed the national per capita growth rate of 105.7%.

The manufacturing industry remains the backbone of the nation's economy, accounting for 70.7 trillion soums, or 83.1% of total industrial volume. The mining sector contributed 6.5 trillion soums (7.6%), while utilities—including electricity, gas, and air conditioning—added 7.4 trillion soums (8.7%). Water supply and waste management represented 0.5 trillion soums (0.6%).

Key production figures for January 2026 include 3.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas, 54,100 tons of oil, and 400,000 tons of coal. Downstream energy production saw 110,600 tons of gasoline and 81,000 tons of diesel fuel. In the construction and light industry sectors, the country produced 1 million tons of Portland cement, 49,600 tons of yarn, and 92,000 tons of wheat and spelt flour.

A technological assessment of the manufacturing sector reveals that medium-low-tech industries dominate at 50.9%, followed by low-tech sectors at 31.2%. High-tech manufacturing currently accounts for 1.1% of output, while medium-high-tech sectors hold a 16.7% share.

In the energy and environmental sectors, electricity generation rose by 8% compared to the previous January, though thermal energy production by large enterprises saw a decline to 89.7% of 2025 levels. Notably, waste management and wastewater treatment services surged by 32.2%, reflecting increased investment in urban infrastructure and environmental standards.