By Kamol Ismailov
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 17.
Uzbekistan’s Namangan Free Economic Zone has been extended to
Turakurgan, including the new “Iftixor Kiyim Sanoat” cluster
enterprise with a $198 million investment, Trend reports via the Uzbek
president’s office.
During an August 13 meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
highlighted the importance of textile enterprises cooperating with
leading global brands. “Iftixor Kiyim Sanoat” has successfully
implemented this approach: its products are manufactured under
orders from Bugatti, Pierre Cardin, Roy Robson, Baldessarini,
Lavard, Jake’s, Engbers, Cinque, Walbusch, and other well-known
brands. Today, clothing produced in Namangan fills shelves across
In addition, the enterprise produces upholstery fabrics for
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Rolls-Royce vehicles, making it the only
facility of its kind in the region. Overall, “Iftixor Kiyim Sanoat”
has established partnerships with nearly twenty international
From its beginnings as a small sewing workshop, the enterprise
has grown into a large industrial cluster, covering the full cycle
from cotton cultivation to the export of finished products. Strict
quality standards have allowed its products to succeed on the
international market.
During the visit, President Mirziyoyev reviewed the production
process and met with employees. Once operating at full capacity,
the enterprise is expected to produce $100 million worth of
products annually, create 2,000 new jobs, and provide steady tax
revenues. Partnerships with global brands ensure stable markets,
significant foreign exchange earnings, and additional employment
opportunities.
Namangan remains Uzbekistan’s leading region in the textile
sector. Textiles account for one-third of the region’s industrial
output and half of its exports. The region is home to approximately
2,500 textile enterprises producing under nearly 250 brands,
providing sustainable incomes for over 100,000 people.
