Uzbek manufacturers of auto components are increasingly entering the market, drawing attention to a broader effort to diversify suppliers and strengthen industrial ties. During a session of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and Uzbekistan, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, spoke about an improving climate for collaboration and the potential for more cross-border production initiatives. TASS notes the momentum in these discussions.
The outlook for industrial cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan remains robust. Manturov estimated the bilateral cooperation potential at about 8.5 billion dollars, signaling a growth trajectory across multiple sectors. In the last six months, interstate commerce has climbed by roughly 37 percent, reaching around 5.3 billion dollars. These numbers reflect a coordinated push to expand trade, increase investment, and develop shared supply chains that can better withstand regional disruptions. Intergovernmental Commission reports are cited as corroborating this positive momentum.
Russia has established itself as a major investor in Uzbekistan’s economy, with Russian companies contributing around 10 billion dollars to the country’s industrial landscape. Investments span energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, and agriculture, with the automotive sector becoming a more visible component of this strategy. The focus extends beyond Russian projects in Uzbekistan to collaborative ventures that reach neighboring markets, including the joint production of trucks and cars. The broader aim is to foster resilient regional manufacturing ecosystems through cross-border expertise and technology transfer, as highlighted by TASS.
Manturov suggested that the plan goes beyond direct Russian ventures; discussions mentioned expansion toward peripheral markets where joint manufacturing could take root, though specific details were not provided at the meeting. The emphasis remains on creating durable, scalable production capabilities that can support domestic demand and export opportunities, leveraging synergies between the two economies to enhance competitiveness on a global stage. Intergovernmental Commission remarks emphasize these strategic objectives.
Today, Russia faces a shortage of auto parts, especially for foreign-brand vehicles. While parallel imports have generated optimism, the reality on the ground shows that the supply gap persists. This situation motivates both governments and private industry to accelerate localization, build regional supply chains, and encourage standardized components that can be sourced from Uzbekistan and nearby markets. Such moves aim to reduce dependence on a single supplier network and improve fault tolerance in the auto sector. Industry analysis highlights this ongoing challenge and the need for coordinated actions across public and private sectors.
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