Uzbekistan: Exporter Guide

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   UZ2025-0002
Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets, powered by strong GDP growth (6.5 percent in 2024; 5.9 percent forecast in 2025) and a population rising by 1 million annually. Urbanization, a young middle class, and shifting consumer habits are driving rapid demand for modern retail, packaged foods, and convenience formats. The government’s 7.4 million metric ton food production target by 2026 unlocks major opportunities for processing, packaging, and cold-chain suppliers. E-commerce and digital payments are reshaping access, especially in cities like Tashkent. Despite infrastructure gaps, Uzbekistan offers a dynamic, high-growth environment for global food and retail investors.

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