Uzbekistan aims to double copper production by 2030
After commissioning a third copper processing plant, production volumes are planned to reach 500,000 tonnes within three years
The growth in copper production is linked to the development of the electrical engineering sector. The industry intends to master the production of more complex products based on copper reserves and critical minerals. The President emphasised that raw material resources, personnel, and entrepreneurial opportunities should be combined with modern technologies and developments.
Demand for electrical engineering products will be supported by energy and construction projects. The country is building solar and wind power stations, developing energy storage systems, and large-scale construction is underway in the regions. Over the next decade, projects worth $450 billion are expected to be implemented together with partners.
Foreign partners are ready to use products from local enterprises, but certain necessary equipment is not yet produced domestically. The production of video surveillance equipment is considered a promising direction. The domestic market's demand for video cameras is estimated at $200 million annually.
Digital Security in Bukhara and Samvision in Samarkand currently produce a total of 2,000 cameras per year, using their own software solutions. The President instructed to expand such initiatives. At the same time, the development of the industry should imply not only an increase in capacities but also their technological modernisation.
