Sharp Drop in Car Sales in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
In the first half of 2025, around 446,000 passenger cars were sold in Uzbekistan — a 23% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. The key reason behind the drop is a decline in activity in the secondary market, which traditionally makes up the majority of all car transactions.
According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR), the most significant decline was observed in the used car segment, which heavily influenced the overall downturn.
However, in June, the market showed signs of modest recovery: sales increased by 3.1% compared to May, reaching 80,000 units.
Primary market:
27,700 new vehicles were sold in June (+10.3%).
23,700 of them were locally produced (+15.6%).
Imported car sales fell by 12.6% — around 4,000 units.
Secondary market:
Over 52,000 used cars were sold — nearly unchanged from May (−0.4%).
On a year-on-year basis, the segment showed a slight growth of 1.3%.
Electric vehicle (EV) market:
5,100 EVs were sold in June (−1.7% compared to May).
In the first six months, 28,800 EVs were sold — 62.6% more than in the same period in 2024.
The strongest demand was recorded in Syrdarya, Khorezm, and Kashkadarya regions.
Despite the overall downturn, Uzbekistan’s auto market retains growth potential — especially in the electric vehicle sector and domestically produced new cars. Experts say the market is entering a stabilization phase.
However, in June, the market showed signs of modest recovery: sales increased by 3.1% compared to May, reaching 80,000 units.
Primary market:
27,700 new vehicles were sold in June (+10.3%).
23,700 of them were locally produced (+15.6%).
Imported car sales fell by 12.6% — around 4,000 units.
Secondary market:
Over 52,000 used cars were sold — nearly unchanged from May (−0.4%).
On a year-on-year basis, the segment showed a slight growth of 1.3%.
Electric vehicle (EV) market:
5,100 EVs were sold in June (−1.7% compared to May).
In the first six months, 28,800 EVs were sold — 62.6% more than in the same period in 2024.
The strongest demand was recorded in Syrdarya, Khorezm, and Kashkadarya regions.
Despite the overall downturn, Uzbekistan’s auto market retains growth potential — especially in the electric vehicle sector and domestically produced new cars. Experts say the market is entering a stabilization phase.
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