Development of the Textile Industry in Uzbekistan Before and after the Pandemic

Abstract

The textile industry is strategically important for the development of the economy of Uzbekistan. Own large raw material base, the labor intensity of light industry, the presence of a relatively massive market in neighboring countries make the development of textile and clothing production in Uzbekistan one of the potential growth drivers. Unleashing this potential and creating a strong textile and clothing sector in the country is one of the priority areas for the development of the national economy. The article examines how the textile and clothing and knitwear industries of Uzbekistan have developed in recent years and what are the expectations for the implementation of the tasks of the Action Strategy in this area in five priority areas for the development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021.