Main results achieved in the field of investments and economic development in Tashkent city in the first 6 months of 2026

In the first half of 2026, Tashkent city became one of the leading regions of the country in terms of attracting investments and economic development rates. The attracted funds contributed to the creation of new production capacities, increasing export potential, ensuring employment of the population, expanding the range of local products, and ensuring sustainable growth of the capital’s economy.

During the reporting period, the gross regional product (GRP) of Tashkent city amounted to 226.0 trillion soums. This represents a 13.3 percent growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

The set forecast of 11.2 percent was exceeded, as a result of which Tashkent city recorded the highest growth rate of GRP in the republic.

In addition, in the first six months of 2026, the volume of industrial production amounted to 109.6 trillion soums. This indicator increased by 8.0 percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The set forecast of 8.0 percent was fully fulfilled.

In the field of investments, 4.3 billion US dollars of direct foreign investments and loans were mastered during the reporting period. This is 1.5 times more than in the corresponding period of the previous year, which indicates the strengthening confidence of foreign investors in the economy of the capital.

In addition:

— 249 investment projects were launched; — New projects worth a total of 657.5 million US dollars were put into operation; — 9.8 thousand new jobs were created, providing a stable source of income for thousands of families; — Exports worth 1 billion 546.9 million US dollars were carried out, recording a 43 percent growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Within the framework of the localization program, 77 projects were implemented and products worth 4.9 trillion soums were produced. The set indicators were fulfilled by 148 percent.

These projects contribute to expanding the production of import-substituting products, supplying the domestic market with local products, reducing production costs, and forming new cooperation links.

Exports worth 121.6 million US dollars were carried out at the expense of localization projects. This shows the strengthening of the position of capital enterprises in foreign markets and the growing international competitiveness of local products.

The main social effect of the achieved results is the creation of new jobs, growth in population incomes, establishment of modern industries, expansion of industrial potential, and creation of additional opportunities for the development of the city’s economic and social infrastructure.