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Agro-Industrial Complex of Uzbekistan Shows Progress in 2024
In 2024, Uzbekistan’s agriculture demonstrated significant growth.
9 million tons of grain, over 3 million tons of cotton, and more than 16 million tons of vegetables and melons were produced. The harvest of fruits and grapes amounted to 5 million tons, while potatoes reached 4 million tons. Additionally, over 15 million tons of meat and milk, as well as 30,000 tons of silkworm cocoons, were procured.
The average grain yield reached a record of 85 quintals per hectare, with thousands of farmers achieving even higher yields of up to 100 quintals per hectare.
Vegetable farming also showed growth. On 50,000 hectares where intensive cultivation technologies were applied, vegetable yields more than doubled compared to traditional methods. This allowed not just meeting the domestic demand but also increasing vegetable exports.
A key role in achieving these results was played by the introduction of innovative technologies and scientific developments. In particular, high-yielding crop varieties resistant to drought and diseases were planted. Additionally, the irrigation system was optimized, reducing water consumption and improving production efficiency.
All these achievements were driven by the efforts of farmers and the consistent implementation of state policies aimed at developing the agro-industrial complex.
Over the past year, approximately $1.4 billion in preferential loans and nearly $13.6 million in subsidies were allocated to support agricultural producers. The supply of 11,600 units of modern agricultural machinery and equipment worth a total of about $278 million ensured the successful completion of the agricultural season.
The figures above highlight the growing development potential of Uzbekistan’s agro-industrial complex. While the application of innovative solutions is not yet widespread, there is significant potential for investment, technology implementation, and equipment supply, as well as establishing partnerships across all areas of agricultural production, including product processing. Alongside the need for modern agrotechnologies, breeding, and fertilizers, the following areas remain relevant:
1. The high domestic demand for off-season vegetables, as well as the need for flowers and related plants, requires large-scale greenhouse production. In this area, there is substantial demand for modern energy-efficient and energy-saving solutions, which are particularly relevant not only during seasonal limitations on gas and electricity but also for improving production profitability overall.
2. Uzbekistan’s agriculture, as a country with low annual precipitation, relies on irrigation. Despite efforts to ensure food security, in the context of water shortages for irrigation, technologies for secondary treatment of wastewater for use in the agricultural sector, filtration equipment, and water-saving technologies—primarily drip irrigation systems—are in high demand.
3. In a hot climate, the storage of agricultural crops and livestock products is especially important. This includes industrial refrigerators, packaging technologies, and materials, which also contribute to increased export volumes.
4. The arid climate, soil salinity, insects, and other pests also impact agricultural production volumes. In this context, modern agro- and biotechnologies for preserving crops and increasing yields are of great importance.
This analysis was prepared as part of the preparations for a unique event in the country’s agriculture – the “AgroWorld Uzbekistan 2025” exhibition, which will be held from March 11–13 at the Uzexpocentre in Tashkent.
Each year, the international AgroWorld Uzbekistan exhibition tracks the latest trends, achievements, and needs of Uzbekistan’s agro-industrial complex to present the advanced solutions of the global agricultural market to national exporters, farmers, specialists, and decision-makers. Participants from China, Denmark, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Belarus, France, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, and all Central Asian countries have confirmed their participation.
The exhibition serves not only as a platform for demonstrating equipment and technologies but also as an opportunity for industry professionals to make important decisions and develop the foundations of development strategies.
Iteca Exhibitions invites participants and visitors to join this major and unique agricultural event of 2025. You are welcome to book your stand on the exhibition’s website www.agroworld.uz.
The average grain yield reached a record of 85 quintals per hectare, with thousands of farmers achieving even higher yields of up to 100 quintals per hectare.
Vegetable farming also showed growth. On 50,000 hectares where intensive cultivation technologies were applied, vegetable yields more than doubled compared to traditional methods. This allowed not just meeting the domestic demand but also increasing vegetable exports.
A key role in achieving these results was played by the introduction of innovative technologies and scientific developments. In particular, high-yielding crop varieties resistant to drought and diseases were planted. Additionally, the irrigation system was optimized, reducing water consumption and improving production efficiency.
All these achievements were driven by the efforts of farmers and the consistent implementation of state policies aimed at developing the agro-industrial complex.
Over the past year, approximately $1.4 billion in preferential loans and nearly $13.6 million in subsidies were allocated to support agricultural producers. The supply of 11,600 units of modern agricultural machinery and equipment worth a total of about $278 million ensured the successful completion of the agricultural season.
The figures above highlight the growing development potential of Uzbekistan’s agro-industrial complex. While the application of innovative solutions is not yet widespread, there is significant potential for investment, technology implementation, and equipment supply, as well as establishing partnerships across all areas of agricultural production, including product processing. Alongside the need for modern agrotechnologies, breeding, and fertilizers, the following areas remain relevant:
1. The high domestic demand for off-season vegetables, as well as the need for flowers and related plants, requires large-scale greenhouse production. In this area, there is substantial demand for modern energy-efficient and energy-saving solutions, which are particularly relevant not only during seasonal limitations on gas and electricity but also for improving production profitability overall.
2. Uzbekistan’s agriculture, as a country with low annual precipitation, relies on irrigation. Despite efforts to ensure food security, in the context of water shortages for irrigation, technologies for secondary treatment of wastewater for use in the agricultural sector, filtration equipment, and water-saving technologies—primarily drip irrigation systems—are in high demand.
3. In a hot climate, the storage of agricultural crops and livestock products is especially important. This includes industrial refrigerators, packaging technologies, and materials, which also contribute to increased export volumes.
4. The arid climate, soil salinity, insects, and other pests also impact agricultural production volumes. In this context, modern agro- and biotechnologies for preserving crops and increasing yields are of great importance.
This analysis was prepared as part of the preparations for a unique event in the country’s agriculture – the “AgroWorld Uzbekistan 2025” exhibition, which will be held from March 11–13 at the Uzexpocentre in Tashkent.
Each year, the international AgroWorld Uzbekistan exhibition tracks the latest trends, achievements, and needs of Uzbekistan’s agro-industrial complex to present the advanced solutions of the global agricultural market to national exporters, farmers, specialists, and decision-makers. Participants from China, Denmark, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Belarus, France, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, and all Central Asian countries have confirmed their participation.
The exhibition serves not only as a platform for demonstrating equipment and technologies but also as an opportunity for industry professionals to make important decisions and develop the foundations of development strategies.
Iteca Exhibitions invites participants and visitors to join this major and unique agricultural event of 2025. You are welcome to book your stand on the exhibition’s website www.agroworld.uz.
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