Uzbekistan offers a highly competitive environment for the production of galvanized steel sheets with polymer coating, with significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, labor availability, and strategic location. The country is positioning itself as a key player in the regional manufacturing landscape, thanks to its strong industrial growth and focus on increasing production capacity in key sectors like metallurgy.

The steel industry in Uzbekistan is experiencing significant growth, supported by increasing investments in modernizing production facilities and infrastructure. The country is focusing on improving its steel production capabilities, including the expansion of facilities for manufacturing galvanized steel and other high-demand products. Additionally, Uzbekistan's growing role as a regional logistics hub allows easier access to large markets, including China and Russia, both major consumers of steel products.

Uzbekistan offers competitive infrastructure costs, making it an attractive location for manufacturing investments. Key costs include:

- Gas: 12 cents per m³

- Electricity: 7 cents per kWh

- Water: 20 cents per m³

Uzbekistan offers a skilled and cost-effective labor force, ideal for the manufacturing sector. In this field the country has:

- 4 higher education institutions

- 8 faculties

- 1,300 graduates annually

GSP+ agreement allows to export to EU at reduced or zero tariff for 6 200 products. CIS Free Trade Agreement creates more integrated and open market with CIS countries.

Investors in Free Economic Zones (FEZs) can benefit from tax exemptions on land, property, water, and corporate income tax (CIT).

3 years: for investments between 0.3 - 3 million USD

5 years: for investments between 3 - 5 million USD

7 years: for investments between 5 - 10 million USD

10 years: for investments over 10 million USD