Why is this important
10,000 cars in 1-2 years — rapid growth, indicating demand and successful localization. HAVAL competes with GM Uzbekistan (Chevrolet), Uzauto (Changan, BYD). Expanding component exports will transform Uzbekistan into a regional hub for the automotive industry, reducing import dependence. GWM is a Chinese giant (more than 1 million cars per year) that transfers technology and experience. Localization creates jobs, develops related industries (metallurgy, plastic, electronics).
What happened
- On October 30, Deputy Minister Ilzat Kasymov met with GWM and ADM Jizzakh Vice President Shi Zinkae;
- They discussed expanding localization, component exports, R&D, and personnel training;
- ADM Jizzakh produced 10,000 HAVAL cars – a milestone in the development of the automotive industry;
- Models: Jolion, M6, Dargo, H6, H9, Wingle;
- The partnership between GWM and ADM Jizzakh began in 2023.
Meeting agenda
- Expansion of localization: increasing the share of local components in vehicles (currently around 30-40%, target — 60-70%). Localization includes the production of body parts, plastics, electronics, and engines.
- Auto component exports: Uzbekistan can become a regional hub by exporting parts to Kazakhstan, Russia, and Central Asia. It reduces import dependence and creates added value.
- R&D: creation of research centers to adapt GWM technologies to local conditions, training engineers.
- Training of personnel: training of engineers, technicians, workers at GWM plants in China and local training centers.
Context
The automotive industry of Uzbekistan produces more than 300 thousand cars per year (GM Uzbekistan, Uzauto, ADM Jizzakh). The goal is 500 thousand by 2030.
Market: demand is growing due to increased income, credit, and infrastructure. The average price of the car is 200-400 million soums ($16-33 thousand).
Competition with Russia, Kazakhstan: Uzbekistan aims to become a regional hub for the automotive industry, competing with Kazakhstan (Hyundai, Skoda) and Russia (AutoVAZ, GAZ).
GWM in the CIS: GWM is actively expanding in the CIS: Kazakhstan (plant in Kostanay), Russia (Tula), Uzbekistan (ADM Jizzakh). The target is 100+ thousand vehicles in the region by 2030.
