{"id":14665,"date":"2025-06-10T21:54:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T16:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/?p=14665"},"modified":"2025-06-10T21:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T16:54:44","slug":"investitsii-v-tekstilnoe-proizvodstvo-shvejnuyu-promyshlennost-i-tsepochki-postavok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/novosti-uzbekistana\/investitsii-v-tekstilnoe-proizvodstvo-shvejnuyu-promyshlennost-i-tsepochki-postavok\/","title":{"rendered":"Textile Production and Investment in the Clothing Industry and Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<strong>On June 10, as part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, a panel session was held titled\u00a0<em>\u201cTextile Production and Investment in the Clothing Industry and Supply Chain.\u201d<\/em> , the press service of the MIIT <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.uz\/en\/miit\/news\/view\/60171\">reports<\/a>. The discussion focused on Uzbekistan\u2019s rich textile heritage and new opportunities emerging in the industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14666\" src=\"http:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_-254x169.webp 254w, https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/604d1dca-914e-3983-8c25-8e64e80be73b_news_lang_.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The session was moderated by\u00a0<strong>Jamil Maksudi<\/strong>, Director of Business Development at Oqsaroy Group. In his remarks, he noted that Uzbekistan\u2019s centuries-old textile traditions are now entering a new phase thanks to foreign investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers of the panel included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mansurjon Rasulev<\/strong>, Acting Director of the Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li><strong>JaeYong Park<\/strong>, President, Youngone Corporation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muzaffar Razakov<\/strong>, CEO, Global Textile<\/li>\n<li><strong>Akmal Primkulov<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer, Wildberries Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The speakers shared views on enhancing the global competitiveness of Uzbekistan\u2019s textile industry, optimizing supply chains, and achieving environmental sustainability. Particular attention was given to improving product quality through foreign investment and advanced technologies, expanding export geography, and supporting local manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akmal Primkulov<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>CEO of Wildberries Uzbekistan<\/strong>, emphasized the transformation in retail through e-commerce:\u00a0<em>&#8220;<\/em>\u00a0<em>Retail is changing dramatically, and at Wildberries, we&#8217;ve built a digital ecosystem that connects producers directly with millions of customers across the globe, breaking down borders. For Uzbek manufacturers, this presents a huge opportunity. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the e-commerce market, we now have the chance to integrate into the digital world. This is not just about selling products; it\u2019s about fully transforming your business into a digital model.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Today, reliability is key. Producers and customers are in closer contact than ever before, seeking harmony in communication, quality, and delivery times. The 21st century is reshaping how businesses operate, and for those traditional companies accustomed to the old ways, it&#8217;s time to evolve.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Branding is another crucial element.\u00a0<strong>Uzbekistan has immense talent and a rich heritage<\/strong>. We can show the world that products made in Uzbekistan, like those from global brands such as\u00a0<strong>Zara<\/strong>, can hold their own on the international stage. We are working hard to attract Uzbek sellers to export their products worldwide, and I believe\u00a0<strong>those who adapt early to digital e-commerce will lead the market in the next five years.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>JaeYong Park<\/strong>, President of Youngone Corporation, emphasized the importance of moving beyond Uzbekistan\u2019s traditional strengths in natural fiber and textiles, saying:\u00a0<em>\u201cThis region is traditionally known for its\u00a0<strong>excellence in natural fibers and textiles<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; it\u2019s clear from the land, the industry, and the people\u2019s craftsmanship. But to truly move to the next level, there are two things Uzbekistan needs to focus on. First, investing in higher-level technologies, especially in chemical fibers. That\u2019s what will allow the textile and garment industries to leap forward, not just evolve incrementally. And second, your people. The workforce is the backbone of this growth. In markets like Bangladesh and Vietnam, our first step is always to invest in people &#8211; training them, equipping them, setting up R&amp;D centers that support innovation on the shop floor. Without that foundation, you can\u2019t deliver quality or efficiency. I cannot overstate how important the shop floor is &#8211; it\u2019s where your entire industrial capability either takes off or falls short. So please, don\u2019t just stay where you are with cotton and natural fibers. Push forward into advanced technologies, and empower your people. That\u2019s how you secure long-term competitiveness in the global market.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mansurjon Rasulev<\/strong>, Acting Director of the Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, offered a broader investment perspective:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cWhen we make those presentations\u2014when we do roadshows about Uzbekistan\u2014you have to stay mindful that all the things we brag about:\u00a0<strong>cheap labor, an abundance of human capital, low energy costs<\/strong>\u2026 there are many other markets that offer a similar value proposition.\u00a0<strong>So, what\u2019s unique about Uzbekistan?<\/strong>\u00a0For a very long time, Uzbekistan was closed\u2014until 2017. Foreign investment was at an all-time low. In 2017, investment attraction was about 3 billion dollars.\u00a0<strong>Last year, we reached $35 billion<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>That\u2019s a tenfold increase<\/strong>. When reforms began, many experts and companies were skeptical. They said, \u2018Uzbekistan has been closed for so long how can we trust this will last?\u2019 And in a way, they were right.\u00a0<strong>But in eight years, we\u2019ve proven through action, not words that we\u2019re consistent with reforms.<\/strong>\u00a0Now we have\u00a0<strong>WTO accession on the horizon<\/strong>. The President set a deadline: 2026. Negotiations are on track. What does this mean? A historic window of opportunity. Starting 2026\u20132027, Uzbekistan will be a very competitive market.\u00a0<strong>Those who invest now will get the most value<\/strong>. That\u2019s my message.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>These remarks underscored the dual importance of technological modernization and long-term structural reform in Uzbekistan\u2019s strategy to transform the textile and apparel sector into a globally competitive industry.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 10, as part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, a panel session was held titled\u00a0\u201cTextile Production and Investment in the Clothing Industry and Supply Chain.\u201d , the press&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-novosti-uzbekistana"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14665"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14665\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14667,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14665\/revisions\/14667"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}