Chinese Firms Invest $140 Million to Turn Uzbekistan Textile Hub

Uzbekistan's Jizzakh region is attempting to shift its economic model from a raw material supplier to a vertically integrated producer. Recent negotiations between regional leadership and Chinese firms, including Boshiran and Huafu Fashion Co., Ltd., signal a move toward creating a closed-loop cycle: growing raw materials, processing them locally, and exporting finished high-value products. The $140 Million Bet on Cotton The centerpiece of this transition is a $140 million cotton cluster project spearheaded by Boshiran. Rather than simply increasing yields, the project focuses on structural upgrades to the agricultural chain: Input Modernization: Introduction of high-yield cotton varieties and liquid mineral fertilizers. Infrastructure: Implementation of drip irrigation to optimize water usage. Technical Support: Establishing service centers for agricultural machinery. This move targets the "added value" gap. By integrating the production of fertilizers and processing centers within the region, Jizzakh aims to reduce dependence on imported agricultural inputs and raw material exports.