Chemical industry diversification plans announced in Uzbekistan

In the second quarter of 2025, Uzbekistan will begin green hydrogen and cyan salt production, financed by $170 million in foreign investments. This initiative was presented during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s review of the chemical industry’s progress and diversification plans on April 22.

Throughout the year, the digitalization process will continue, expanding integration with related industries. Additional modules will be introduced within the chemical plants’ treasury system, and the single digital platform will be finalized, displaying 15 key economic indicators from various enterprises.

"Energy efficiency remains a primary focus, with efforts to reduce costs by optimizing energy consumption and improving production utilization rates," the report states.

During discussions, authorities emphasized untapped opportunities within the sector. With rising domestic demand for chemical products and global market instability, strategies for structural transformation, localization, and value addition were debated.

Officials were assigned the task of drafting a new development program for the chemical industry, aligned with modern trends and economic forecasts. Special emphasis was placed on diversifying the sector through new directions, focusing on high-value product manufacturing.