Subject: Studies on the American Area

“Uzbekistan recognizes the need for diversification of agricultural production from cotton into higher value-added production and processing, including fruits and vegetables and livestock, which will lead to better-paid jobs in rural areas, food security, and exports.”

Chapter III: Agricultural Economy Overview

The Agricultural Economy of Uzbekistan: Agriculture is an important sector of the Uzbek economy, accounting for about 28 percent of GDP and 27 percent of the labor force. Cotton and wheat are the country’s main crops, but the abolition of quotas and price controls in 2020-2021 will help shift to a higher value of fruit and vegetable production. Exports of agricultural products in 2020 amounted to about 8.8% of Uzbekistan's external income.