Uzbekistan’s Auto Market Sees Decline in August Sales

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms has published new data highlighting a decline in Uzbekistan’s automotive market.

In August, passenger car sales dropped to 90,000 units - a 9.5% decrease compared to July figures, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

The sharpest declines were recorded in Tashkent region, as well as in Khorezm and Kashkadarya regions. At the same time, growth in sales was observed in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Syrdarya, and Andijan regions.

The new passenger car segment showed a moderate decrease, with sales falling 2% to 37,600 units. Domestically produced vehicles retained their leading position with 32,600 cars sold - down 0.8% from July.

Sales of new foreign-made cars amounted to 4,900 units, 9.4% lower than the previous month.

Meanwhile, sales in the secondary market reached 52,700 cars, representing a 14.3% decline compared to July. In the electric vehicle segment, 2,700 cars were sold - only 0.6% higher than in the previous month, though year-on-year sales increased 4.6 times.