Top Uzbekistan Imports 2024 Q4: Industrial Growth

Uzbekistan Import Portfolio Overview in 2024 Q4

• Machinery & equipment (HS 84) and vehicles (HS 87) dominate, comprising 27% of total import value.
• High concentration risk: top 3 sectors (machinery, vehicles, mineral fuels) account for over 36% of imports.
• Reflects Uzbekistan’s role as an industrializing economy dependent on imported capital goods and energy for development and infrastructure expansion.

Table: Uzbekistan Top Import Product in 2024 Q4 (Source: yTrade)

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Import Key Driver: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

• Primary product: Machinery for sorting/packaging (HS 8474), valued at $176M (11.5% of sector).
• Product type: Intermediate/finished capital goods for industrial automation and processing.
• Dominance driven by Uzbekistan’s manufacturing push and need to upgrade production lines, relying on foreign tech for efficiency gains.

Table: HS Code 84 Detailed Breakdown

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Import Key Driver: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

• Primary product: Vehicle parts & accessories (HS 8708), valued at $384M (38% of sector).
• Acts as a complement to machinery imports, supplying components for transport and logistics networks.
• Strategically critical for supporting domestic auto assembly and maintaining transport infrastructure.

Table: HS Code 87 Detailed Breakdown

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Import Key Driver: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

• Primary product: Petroleum gases (HS 2711), valued at $401M (43% of sector).
• Stable legacy import: energy security depends on external supply despite domestic reserves.
• Role: foundational for power generation and industrial activity, exposing vulnerability to global price shifts.

Table: HS Code 27 Detailed Breakdown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uzbekistan's largest import commodity in 2024 Q4?

The largest import category is Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS 84), valued at $1.53B. This sector is primarily driven by imports of machinery for sorting, screening, or mixing (HS 8474), which accounted for $176.29M (11.49% of the sector).

Which specific nuclear reactors and machinery products does Uzbekistan import most in 2024 Q4?

Within the HS 84 sector, the top imports are:

1. Machinery for sorting, screening, or mixing (HS 8474) - $176.29M
2. Machinery parts (HS 8479) - $86.37M
3. Industrial furnaces and ovens (HS 8419) - $85.72M
   Together, these three products account for 22.71% of the sector's total imports.

Does Uzbekistan import vehicles in 2024 Q4?

Yes, vehicles (HS 87) are the second-largest import category, valued at $1.00B. The primary driver is parts and accessories for vehicles (HS 8708), which alone contributed $383.60M (38.26% of the sector).

What are the main industries driving Uzbekistan's economy?

Uzbekistan's import economy is heavily reliant on machinery (HS 84) and vehicles (HS 87), which together account for 26.9% of total imports. The top 3 industries are:

1. Machinery (HS 84) - $1.53B (16.27%)
2. Vehicles (HS 87) - $1.00B (10.63%)
3. Mineral fuels (HS 27) - $929.74M (9.86%)

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.