Top Uzbekistan Imports 2023: Capital Goods Surge
Uzbekistan Import Portfolio Overview in 2023 Whole Year
- Dominated by capital and intermediate goods: machinery (HS 84, 17.1%, $6.29B) and vehicles/parts (HS 87, 13.1%, $4.82B) lead.
- High import concentration in industrial inputs: top 3 sectors account for 38.9% of total import value, indicating reliance on foreign manufacturing and technology.
- Reflects an economy in intensive industrialization phase, building infrastructure and productive capacity, not yet a finished goods exporter.
Table: Uzbekistan Top Import Product in 2023 (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Description | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appli... | 6.29B | 17.08% |
| 87 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and... | 4.82B | 13.10% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sou... | 3.21B | 8.70% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distill... | 2.65B | 7.18% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 2.03B | 5.51% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 1.57B | 4.25% |
| 88 | Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof | 1.52B | 4.13% |
| 39 | Plastics and articles thereof | 1.41B | 3.81% |
| 73 | Articles of iron or steel | 1.20B | 3.27% |
| 10 | Cereals | 857.86M | 2.33% |
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Import Key Driver: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
- Primary product: Machinery for sorting/packaging (HS 8474, $577.88M, 9.2% of sector).
- Product type: Intermediate and capital goods—industrial equipment, not raw materials.
- Insight: High machinery imports signal investment in manufacturing and processing sectors, likely supporting domestic production growth and export-oriented industrialization.
Table: HS Code 84 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 8474 | 577.88M | 9.18% |
| 8471 | 314.93M | 5.01% |
| 8421 | 290.25M | 4.61% |
| 8445 | 281.22M | 4.47% |
| 8429 | 266.13M | 4.23% |
| 8414 | 254.85M | 4.05% |
| 8479 | 246.20M | 3.91% |
| 8417 | 214.03M | 3.40% |
| 8413 | 210.36M | 3.34% |
| 8409 | 206.74M | 3.29% |
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Import Key Driver: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
- Primary product: Passenger vehicles (HS 8703, $1.83B, 38.0% of sector) and parts (HS 8708, $1.53B, 31.6%).
- Acts as a complement to machinery imports: vehicles enable logistics and mobility for industrial expansion, while parts support assembly or maintenance.
- Strategically critical for domestic transport infrastructure and potential auto industry development, reducing future dependency.
Table: HS Code 87 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 8703 | 1.83B | 38.02% |
| 8708 | 1.53B | 31.62% |
| 8704 | 425.76M | 8.83% |
| 8701 | 416.47M | 8.63% |
| 8702 | 248.12M | 5.14% |
| 8716 | 150.26M | 3.12% |
| 8705 | 135.81M | 2.82% |
| 8707 | 24.80M | 0.51% |
| 8711 | 23.83M | 0.49% |
| 8714 | 17.45M | 0.36% |
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Import Key Driver: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
- Primary product: Telecommunication devices (HS 8517, $613.06M, 19.1% of sector) and electronic components (HS 8541, $533.60M, 16.7%).
- Role: Emerging growth sector—imports of tech and components essential for modernizing communications, energy systems, and supporting digital economy transition.
Table: HS Code 85 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 8517 | 613.06M | 19.13% |
| 8541 | 533.60M | 16.65% |
| 8504 | 287.14M | 8.96% |
| 8502 | 234.48M | 7.32% |
| 8501 | 159.84M | 4.99% |
| 8544 | 147.26M | 4.59% |
| 8537 | 134.11M | 4.18% |
| 8536 | 129.34M | 4.04% |
| 8524 | 118.76M | 3.71% |
| 8523 | 107.31M | 3.35% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uzbekistan's largest import commodity in 2023 Whole Year?
The largest import category is Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS 84), valued at $6.29B. This sector is primarily driven by imports of machinery for sorting, screening, or mixing (HS 8474), which alone accounted for $577.88M (9.18%).
Which specific Nuclear Reactors & Machinery products does Uzbekistan import most in 2023 Whole Year?
Within the HS 84 sector, the top imports are:
- Machinery for sorting/screening/mixing (HS 8474) at $577.88M
- Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471) at $314.93M
- Centrifuges (HS 8421) at $290.25M
Does Uzbekistan import Vehicles in 2023 Whole Year?
Yes. Vehicles (HS 87) are the second-largest import sector, valued at $4.82B, primarily driven by passenger vehicles (HS 8703) at $1.83B (38.02%).
What are the main industries driving Uzbekistan's economy?
Uzbekistan’s imports are heavily reliant on machinery (HS 84, 17.08%) and vehicles (HS 87, 13.10%), followed by electrical machinery (HS 85, 8.70%). Together, these three sectors account for 38.88% of total imports.
How to find Uzbekistan Machinery buyers?
You can access a list of active overseas buyers and importers for Machinery (HS 84) using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records and company contacts.
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