Uzbekistan exported $195.3 million worth of cars in January–August 2026, up 9.1% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan.
Cars became the largest subcategory within Uzbekistan's exports of machinery and transport equipment, which totaled $899.8 million for the reporting period, up 43% year on year.
Exports of automotive parts and accessories amounted to a further $157.5 million, up 3.9% compared with a year earlier. According to the statistical classification used in the committee's export data, this category covers parts and accessories for automobiles.
The broader category of machinery and transport equipment accounted for 3.9% of Uzbekistan's total exports of goods and services in January–August. Car exports, meanwhile, hold a smaller but gradually growing share of the country's export structure.
Uzbekistan continues to expand its automotive manufacturing base. The country produces vehicles under brands such as Chevrolet, Kia, BYD, Chery, Haval and others. According to the National Statistics Committee, 190,480 passenger cars were produced in January–May 2026, exceeding the figure for the same period in 2025.
At the same time, demand for imported cars remains high. In January–July 2026, Uzbekistan imported 65,876 passenger cars worth $920.4 million, of which 46,749 units were electric vehicles. China supplied 63,039 of the imported cars.
