Agriculture

Key Sector Stats

$8.1 bln

in total import volume

25.1%

of Uzbekistan's GDP

+67,800

farms across Uzbekistan

Agriculture remains a foundational pillar of Uzbekistan’s economy, particularly in rural areas, where nearly 49% of the population resides as of 2024. The sector contributes approximately 19.2% to national GDP and accounts for 5.8% of total export revenues, underscoring its importance to both economic activity and food security.

 

The Government of Uzbekistan has launched the Strategy for Agricultural Development 2020-2030 To support these objectives, the sector benefits from arange of targeted fiscal incentives. Enterprises deriving at least 90% of income from crop production are eligible for a 0% corporate income tax (CIT) rate. Additional exemptions apply to property, land, water, and excisetaxes. Furthermore, the establishment of two agricultural free economic zones (FEZs)—in Bukhara and the Republic of Karakalpakstan—provides preferentialregimes to attract investment in agribusiness and agro-processing.

The strategy for the development of agriculture

Key reforms and indicators - 9 strategic priorities

01

Ensuring food security of population of the Republic of Uzbekistan

02

Rational use of natural resources and environmental protection

03

Development of a system of agricultural science, education, information and consulting services

04

Creating a favourable agribusiness climate and value chains

05

The development of modern public administration systems

06

Rural development

07

Reducing the role of the state and increasing investment attractiveness

08

Diversification of government spending in support of the sector

09

Development of a reliable system of industry statistics

Click here to download 2020-2030 Agriculture Development Strategy and learn more