SNAPSHOT OF THE CHEMICAL SECTOR

Overview

    The chemical industry is one of Uzbekistan's strategically important manufacturing sectors, supplying essential inputs to agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and other industrial activities. According to the results of 2025, the sector continued its strong expansion, supported by industrial modernization, capacity upgrades, and sustained investment. Between 2017 and 2025, chemical production more than doubled in value terms, reflecting the sector's growing contribution to industrial development and export diversification.

Production Capacity

   Uzbekistan produces all three primary types of mineral fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as well as a broad range of industrial chemical products, including methanol and caustic soda. Since 2020, major chemical enterprises have significantly expanded production capacity through modernization and the introduction of new manufacturing facilities. Production of rubber and plastic products reached approximately USD 1.5 billion in 2025, with output more than doubling compared to 2020.

Export Performance

   According to the results of 2025, exports of chemical products exceeded USD 1.7 billion, reflecting the sector's increasing competitiveness in regional and international markets. Uzbekistan also continues to expand exports of plastic and polymer-based products, strengthening its position as a reliable supplier of industrial chemical products and supporting the country's broader export diversification strategy.

Investment Opportunities

   Uzbekistan offers significant investment opportunities across both fertilizer and non-fertilizer chemical production. In addition to expanding the manufacture of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash fertilizers, investors can develop higher value-added chemical products, including polyacrylonitrile (PAN), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastics, polystyrene, industrial reagents, catalysts, and specialty additives. These products support a wide range of strategic industries, including metallurgy, oil and gas, construction, automotive manufacturing, and textiles, creating strong potential for industrial integration and export-oriented production.