The figure was 17.5% higher than in the same period last year, pointing to continued expansion of investment activity and the implementation of large-scale projects across multiple sectors of the economy.
Manufacturing leads investment by sector
Manufacturing accounted for the largest share of investment, attracting UZS 100.5 trillion, or nearly 30% of total investment in fixed capital.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing received UZS 32.9 trillion, while UZS 32.5 trillion was invested in construction. Electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply accounted for UZS 29.9 trillion.
Housing construction attracted UZS 27.3 trillion, followed by mining and quarrying with UZS 21.8 trillion and transportation and storage with UZS 16.3 trillion.
Wholesale and retail trade, along with the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, received UZS 13.7 trillion. Water supply, sewerage, waste collection and disposal accounted for UZS 7.4 trillion, while UZS 7.2 trillion was invested in education.
Information and communications attracted UZS 5.8 trillion, while accommodation and food services received UZS 5.6 trillion. Professional, scientific and technical activities accounted for UZS 4.6 trillion, the same amount as healthcare and social services.
Financial and insurance activities received UZS 2.4 trillion, while arts, entertainment and recreation attracted UZS 2 trillion. Other economic activities accounted for UZS 24.4 trillion.
The investment figures show that capital flows are spread across a broad range of sectors, from manufacturing, energy and mining to construction, transport, education, healthcare and digital services.
Manufacturing remains the largest destination for investment, while substantial flows into infrastructure, energy, housing and socially important sectors point to a broader expansion of investment activity.
The 17.5% year-on-year increase in investment provides additional funding for expanding production capacity, developing infrastructure and strengthening Uzbekistan’s economic base.
