Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment

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…