Uzbekistan

Information about the partnership

Partner country since 2006

Participants in the programme to date: 505 executives

Political partner for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action: Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With 36 million inhabitants, Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and the second most important trading partner for Germany in the region behind Kazakhstan. There are attractive business opportunities for German companies offering products, technologies and services in the areas of electricity (renewable energy and energy efficiency), water management, textiles, healthcare, agriculture (smart farming), raw materials extraction, construction and the food industry. In addition, there is great potential for cooperation with Germany in the area of skilled labour recruitment. Germany mainly exports machinery and equipment to Uzbekistan, as well as vehicles and vehicle components and chemicals. The most important imports from Uzbekistan are food, textiles and metals. Uzbekistan is one of the world’s largest cotton exporters and is currently working towards a more integrated value chain in the textiles industry. This will present German companies with good business opportunities.

Partnering in Business with Germany is open to managers from all sectors. The largest group of Uzbek companies taking part in the programme work in manufacturing. The focus is on mechanical engineering, textiles, agriculture, food processing, furniture production and equipment manufacturing. Smart farming, information technology and digitisation are growing in importance.

Networking events for Uzbek alumni are being held regularly, for example workshops and virtual networking events for women. An association bringing together former participants of the programme is currently being set up.