Over the past decade, the Jizzakh province has successfully transitioned from an agrarian economy to an industrial powerhouse. This transformation was highlighted by provincial governor Ulugbek Mustafayev during a meeting with the president on April 24.
According to the governor, this shift was made possible through extensive infrastructure development and the province's growing appeal to investors.
The governor noted that the industrial sector has seen significant growth, with its share of the Gross Provincial Product (GPP) "already exceeding 50% and fast approaching 60%."
"Of course, we still have our share of shortcomings and much work lies ahead. There is still a wealth of untapped potential within our industrial zones," he added.
Mustafayev also announced that Jizzakh is quickly becoming a primary hub for the nation's automotive industry.
"After Andijan, Jizzakh has emerged as Uzbekistan's second automotive hub. On April 27, we will host the launch of a new Kia model. Starting this year, we are also entering the export market, having already secured a contract worth $15 million," the governor said.
Reports have also circulated on social media regarding the start of production for the Kia K3 in Uzbekistan, a model produced by the South Korean corporation since 2023.
According to the governor, the BYD plant in the Jizzakh province is set to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) exports.
“For the first time, our BYD facility will begin exporting electric vehicles to Kazakhstan. We also plan to supply cars to Termez, with an eye toward the Afghan market,” he noted.
The governor added that provincial authorities are committed to decentralizing industrial growth, ensuring that development reaches remote districts rather than just the provincial center.
By the end of 2025, Uzbekistan’s passenger car production reached 457,900 units, marking a 6.7% year-on-year increase. Despite this overall growth, production of mass-market models like the Cobalt, Damas, and Onix saw a decline. Chevrolet’s market share dipped to 83.2%, while the production of Chinese and other international brands surged.
The first quarter of this year (January–March) saw 91,088 vehicles sold, a 20.9% jump compared to the 75,353 units sold during the same period in 2025.
While UzAuto Motors, the manufacturer of Chevrolet, saw its sales rise by nearly 10,000 units to reach 72,230, its total market share fell from 82.6% to 79.3%. This shift is driven by the fact that competing brands are growing at a significantly faster rate.
The most notable gains have been made by BYD. A year ago, the brand held a 5.4% market share; by the end of the first quarter of 2026, that figure hit 8.6%. Over these three months, the BYD Uzbekistan Factory sold 7,799 vehicles, averaging roughly 2,600 units per month.
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