Why is this important
The new agrologistics center will strengthen the export potential of the Fergana Valley, create jobs, and simplify the direct delivery of Uzbek agricultural products to the Russian market and other countries. For the region, this is new jobs and an increase in foreign exchange earnings. For Uzbekistan — strengthening agro-export and logistics infrastructure.
What happened
- Construction of the Uzbek-Russian agrologistics center has begun in the Kuva district of the Fergana region.
- Construction was launched on December 3rd during the visit of Omsk Region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko to Uzbekistan.
- The project is being implemented by the joint venture Energy-Land.
- Khotsenko noted the growing demand in Russia for Uzbek fruit and vegetable products and textiles.
Numbers and facts
- Investment volume: $50 million.
- The complex area is 15 hectares.
- Processing capacity: 20 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables per year.
- Refrigerated warehouses: 30 thousand tons of products.
- Export potential: $100 million per year.
- Jobs: up to 500 permanent employees.
- The complex includes a processing plant, refrigerated storage facilities, a hotel, and auxiliary infrastructure.
Context
- The Fergana Valley is one of the key regions in the country for the production of fruit and vegetable products.
- The development of agrologistics centers is considered as a tool for reducing storage losses, increasing exports, and increasing farmers’ incomes.
- Uzbekistan and Russia are actively developing direct trade and logistics chains without intermediaries.
- The creation of such complexes helps to form regional hubs for exports to the CIS countries and beyond.
