Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector is poised for a major export leap as the country implements a comprehensive certification system that will grant its manufacturers direct access to European Union markets. The breakthrough centers on the ability to award the coveted CE mark to locally produced goods, a gateway that promises to transform the Central Asian nation’s position in global electronics and electrical equipment trade.
The Agency for Technical Regulation has been developing this system in partnership with European counterparts, creating a framework where Uzbek products can receive the CE marking that confirms compliance with EU requirements. This regulatory alignment removes one of the most significant barriers that have historically kept Central Asian manufacturers at arm’s length from lucrative European markets.
Adding momentum to this development, Uzbekistan’s standards institute has gained membership in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s conformity assessment scheme. This membership delivers immediate practical benefits: certificates issued to Uzbek manufacturers now carry recognition across 53 countries worldwide, vastly expanding their potential market reach beyond Europe alone.
Strong production momentum builds export foundation
The timing of these regulatory advances coincides with robust growth in domestic production capacity. Through the first nine months of 2025, electrical engineering output climbed more than sixteen percent year-on-year, reaching 34 trillion soms (exceeding $2.7 billion). Export revenues during this period hit $970 million, establishing a solid baseline from which the anticipated expansion can launch.
Yet industry analysts point to substantial untapped potential, particularly in higher-value product categories and deeper processing of copper — a critical raw material for electrical manufacturing. Currently, around sixty percent of copper goes into high-value-added electrical products, leaving considerable room for optimization.
To accelerate this shift toward premium products, authorities are rolling out targeted support mechanisms. Manufacturers will receive discounts when purchasing raw materials, while the state will compensate portions of interest rates exceeding five percent on production loans. Tax and customs incentives round out the package, designed to make higher-value manufacturing economically attractive.
Ambitious project pipeline targets technology sectors
The industry has assembled an investment portfolio comprising 157 projects valued at $2.1 billion collectively. These initiatives span diverse product categories — from servers and industrial electronics to air conditioning systems, solar panels, control and measurement instruments, and smart cards. Once operational, this project constellation is expected to generate approximately 14,500 employment opportunities.
The expansion plans rest partly on growing copper production capacity. Projections indicate output will reach 250,000 tons in coming years, scaling further to 500,000 tons by 2030. This raw material availability positions Uzbekistan to develop complete manufacturing chains rather than simply exporting semi-processed commodities.
Among the planned facilities, a home appliances manufacturing plant in the Zaamin district represents the sector’s diversification into consumer goods — products that directly benefit from CE certification when targeting European households.
These developments were outlined during an October 8 presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewing measures for advancing the electrical engineering industry and strengthening its export capabilities. The presentation underscored the strategic priority placed on transforming Uzbekistan from a raw material supplier into a sophisticated manufacturing hub.
Why this matters for international business
For international companies in manufacturing, construction, and home appliances, Uzbekistan’s certification breakthrough signals a maturing market with increasingly sophisticated capabilities. The CE mark access means potential for joint ventures, supply chain partnerships, or technology transfer arrangements that can leverage both European market access and Central Asian production economics. Construction and interior fit-out companies may find growing opportunities as industrial infrastructure expands to accommodate these 157 planned projects. Meanwhile, the focus on home appliances and consumer electronics creates natural synergies with furniture and interior design sectors, as modern residential and commercial developments require integrated solutions. For investors, the combination of regulatory alignment with international standards, substantial raw material availability, and government support mechanisms presents a compelling value proposition in a market that bridges Asia and Europe.
