AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY – A KEY SECTOR FOR EMPLOYMENT IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of Uzbekistan’s automotive industry in employment and its strategic importance in ensuring socio-economic stability. In recent years, the sector has not only expanded production but also created hundreds of thousands of jobs through services, spare parts trade, logistics, and digital transport platforms. The article provides detailed insights into the activities of major companies such as “Uzavtosanoat” JSC, “UzAuto Motors,” “BYD Uzbekistan Factory,” as well as the impact of small businesses, online taxi services, and vocational training programs on employment. It argues that the automotive sector is evolving into a multifaceted economic cluster that promotes sustainable growth by increasing localization, producing import-substituting goods, and investing in human capital.