From industrial parks producing export goods to logistics hubs linking Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Uzbekistan's network of special economic zones has become one of the country's main tools for attracting foreign investment and expanding manufacturing capacity.
Government figures show industrial production in Special Economic Zones reached almost €3.12 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 42.7% increase compared with the same period a year earlier. Foreign direct investment inflows are also rising as authorities expand infrastructure and industrial capacity to meet growing demand from international businesses.
Uzbekistan currently operates 31 Special Economic Zones, alongside hundreds of smaller industrial sites and technoparks. Demand from international businesses is particularly strong in logistics, export-oriented manufacturing and regional trade.
“Annual foreign direct investment inflows are growing by around 20 to 25 percent,” said Sahib Saifnazarov, head of the Department of Free Economic Zones at the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade.
He said growing investor interest is increasing demand for industrial land, transport infrastructure and energy supply, while authorities are also promoting renewable energy projects and seeking greater involvement from experienced international management companies.
