Uzbekistan's Mobile Phone Exports Reach Five Nations
In a significant development for its burgeoning electronics sector, Uzbekistan exported a total of 4,117 mobile phones valued at approximately $1.3 million during the first nine months of 2025, spanning from January to September. This data was released by the National Statistics Committee, indicating the country's expanding reach in the international market.
The mobile phones were dispatched to five distinct countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, Afghanistan, the United States, and Switzerland. The largest volume of exports went to the UAE, receiving 2,916 units. China followed with 618 devices, while Afghanistan imported 397 units. The United States received 144 mobile phones, and Switzerland accounted for 42 units of the total exports.
Broader Context of Uzbekistan's Electronics Industry
While Uzbekistan is making strides in exporting mobile phones, the country remains a significant importer of these devices. During the same nine-month period of 2025, Uzbekistan imported 3.2 million mobile phones, with a total value of $370.8 million. This figure represents a 7.4 percent increase in import volume compared to the previous year, underscoring a robust domestic demand for mobile technology. The primary sources for these imports included China, Vietnam, the UAE, India, and South Korea.
The mobile phone export figures are part of a larger growth trend within Uzbekistan's electrical engineering sector. In 2024, the production volume of electrical products in Uzbekistan reached $2.4 billion, with exports totaling $1.3 billion. The government has set ambitious targets for 2025, aiming to increase overall electrical product production to $3.2 billion and exports to $2.0 billion. These goals are supported by a strategic program for creating new production capacities and diversifying output, involving 294 investment projects worth over $4 billion.
Government Initiatives and Future Outlook
Uzbekistan's government has actively implemented measures to foster the development of its electrical engineering industry. These initiatives include a 50 percent reduction in profit and property taxes for electronics enterprises until January 1, 2027, along with waivers from customs duties on imported raw materials, components, and equipment for domestic production. Such policies are designed to stimulate local manufacturing and enhance the country's export potential.
The 'New Uzbekistan Development Strategy for 2022-2026' aims to significantly boost industrial production and specifically targets a doubling of high-value product output in the electronics industry and a tripling of exports by 2026. These efforts reflect Uzbekistan's commitment to strengthening its industrial base and increasing its footprint in global electronics trade.
5 Comments
KittyKat
This article is misleading. Uzbekistan is primarily an importer, not an exporter, of phones.
Eugene Alta
The strategic goals for tripling exports by 2026 are ambitious and inspiring for the nation's economy. However, the current export value is so minimal that achieving these targets will require a truly transformative shift in production capacity.
BuggaBoom
4,000 phones is nothing. They imported 3.2 million! This is PR spin.
Donatello
The government's support for the electronics sector is positive, aiming for ambitious targets. However, the increasing import volume highlights that domestic demand is still largely met by foreign products.
Raphael
Let's be real, $1.3 million in exports doesn't change their massive import dependency.