SNAPSHOT OF THE CHEMICAL SECTOR

Chemical production in Uzbekistan has seen significant growth in recent years. The country’s chemical sector primarily serves the agricultural industry by supplying fertilizers and other chemical products. It manufactures all three essential types of fertilizers — nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — as well as methanol and caustic soda. Between 2017 and 2025, the sector’s production output more than doubled (measured in UZS), driven by industrial modernization and investment expansion.

From 2020 to 2025, major enterprises in Uzbekistan substantially increased chemical production capacity. In 2025, the country’s chemical product exports exceeded $1.7 billion. Production of rubber and plastic products reached approximately $1.5 billion in 2025, continuing strong growth trends observed over recent years. Since 2020, production volume in the segment has more than doubled. Uzbekistan also continues expanding exports of plastic and polymer-based products to regional and international markets.

There are substantial investment opportunities in both fertilizer and non-fertilizer chemical production. The manufacturing of fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus, potash) and non-fertilizer chemicals (plastics, rubber, detergents) can be expanded into higher value-added products such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic, polystyrene, reagents, catalysts, and industrial additives. These products can support key industries including metallurgy, oil and gas, construction, automotive manufacturing, and textiles.