Subsurface Drip Irrigation System
70 000 000 USD
Project information
NPV
$191 million
IRR
40%
PP
4 years
Sector
Agriculture and Food
Project status
Open for investment
Contact person
+998 (71) 202-02-10 (503) uzipa@invest.gov.uz
System Advantages
No water evaporation
Up to 80% water savings compared to traditional irrigation
Up to 30% savings compared to surface drip irrigation
Maintains soil structure, reduces compaction from machinery
Ensures healthy root development and nutrient delivery
Up to 60% fertilizer savings due to direct delivery through irrigation hoses
Up to 70% reduction in manual labor due to centralized water supply
Cotton yield reaches an average of 5 tons/ha — 2.5 times higher than traditional irrigation.
Infrastructure costs
Uzbekistan offers competitive infrastructure costs, making it an attractive location for manufacturing investments. Key costs include:
- Gas: 12 cents per m³
- Electricity: 7 cents per kWh
- Water: 20 cents per m³
Trade access
GSP+ agreement allows to export to EU at reduced or zero tariff for 6 200 products. CIS Free Trade Agreement creates more integrated and open market with CIS countries.
Tax holidays
Investors in Free Economic Zones (FEZs) can benefit from tax exemptions on land, property, water, and corporate income tax (CIT).
3 years: for investments between 0.3 - 3 million USD
5 years: for investments between 3 - 5 million USD
7 years: for investments between 5 - 10 million USD
10 years: for investments over 10 million USD