Why is this important
The EU (CE) conformity recognition system opens up European markets for Uzbek manufacturers. This is not just raw material exports, but finished products with added value – which is important for sustainable economic growth and diversification.
What happened
- In the first nine months of 2025, production in the electrical engineering sector grew by 16.3% to 34 trillion soums, with exports reaching $970 million.
- A portfolio of 157 projects worth $2.1 billion has been formed in the industry, which will create about 14.5 thousand jobs.
- Currently, about 60% of copper exports are high value-added goods; there is potential to expand this share.
- Forecast: by the coming years, copper production will grow to 250 thousand tons, and by 2030 — to 500 thousand tons.
- Support measures are being developed: discounts when purchasing raw materials, compensation for part of the interest rate on loans above 5%, tax and customs benefits.
- The Uzbekistan Institute of Standards has become a member of the IEC assessment scheme, which allows Uzbekistan’s certificates to be recognized in 53 countries.
- The Technical Regulation Agency, together with European partners, is implementing a conformity assessment system (CE) — which ensures product recognition in EU markets.
- The President instructed to accelerate the implementation of these measures and to more actively enter new foreign markets.
Context
Uzbekistan traditionally exports raw materials and semi-finished products; transitioning to finished products with high added value is a strategic step towards increasing export sustainability. Recognition of EU standards is necessary for joining European trade chains and avoiding technical barriers. Such an approach supports the course towards industrialization, technological renewal, and strengthening of roles in global export networks.
