Projects of Jizzakh region

367 300 000 USD

Project information

Number

17 projects

Total cost

$367.3 million

Required

~$200 million

New vacancies

1220

Sector

Mining and metallurgy

Project status

Open for investment

Contact person

Industry outlook

The region is gradually turning into an industrial and scientific center of Uzbekistan. The main areas of development are the automobile, textile, food, construction, leather and footwear, chemical industries and others. The subsoil of Jizzakh is rich in gold, copper, tungsten, wollastonite, lead, zinc, lime, marble, silicates and other minerals.

The region produces about 1 million tons of fruit and vegetable products, a significant part of which is exported. Jizzakh region closely interacts and conducts foreign economic activity with more than 30 countries of the world. Jizzakh region has great potential for the development of the tourism industry. The largest lake in Uzbekistan Tuzkan is located on the territory of the region, and the mountains, rivers and steppes also attract travelers.

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

Labour availability

Uzbekistan offers a skilled workforce, making the country an ideal location for developing the manufacturing sector. In this area, the country has:

- 7 higher education institutions

- 9 faculties

- 1,200 graduates annually

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

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