Uzbekistan’s automobile industry is one of the largest and most developed in Central Asia. Led by UzAutoSanoat, a vertically integrated holding uniting over 60 enterprises, the sector covers full-cycle vehicle production, localization of components, and an extensive sales and service network.

UzAuto Motors, a flagship company of the group, manufactures a wide range of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in partnership with global brands. The industry focuses on expanding domestic production, increasing localization levels, and developing electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

The country’s automotive sector benefits from strategic government support, access to regional markets, and preferential trade agreements. Ongoing investments are aimed at modernizing production facilities, introducing smart manufacturing technologies, and strengthening export potential across Central Asia, Russia, and beyond.

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:

- 6 higher education institutions

- 7 faculties

- 3300 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