Uzbekistan reduced flat glass imports and increased its exports

In 2022, Uzbekistan increased glass exports by 6.5 times and reduced imports of this material by 51.6%, scientists from the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Studies (IMRI) calculated.

They note that in recent years the domestic glass industry has made a big leap forward. New production facilities based on innovative energy-saving technologies have been opened in Jizzakh, Navoi and Fergana regions.

In 2022, Uzbekistan produced 35.4 million square meters. m glass. Over five years, production volumes increased by 112.8%, while the pace of construction work only increased by 62.4%. Thus, Uzbek glassmakers are working at a faster pace.

Source: https://uz.kursiv.media/