In particular, the output of petroleum products rose by 1.9 times, while the production of wooden and paper products, along with printing activities, increased by 30.5%. At the same time, pharmaceutical products showed a growth of 21.7%.
Food production (including beverages) and tobacco products grew by 20.1% compared to 2019. Additionally, the textile industry, as well as the production of clothing, footwear, and leather goods, increased by 15.3%. The production volumes of rubber and plastic products, as well as other non-metallic mineral products, also rose by 10.8%.
According to preliminary results for 2024, the output of food products, beverages, and tobacco products amounted to 89.5 billion soms. This is 49.1% more than in 2019 and 20.1% higher than the level of 2023, highlighting the importance of this sector as one of the main drivers of growth in the manufacturing industry over the past five years.
