Circular Economy in Uzbekistan Economy: Industrial Development Perspective
Keywords:
Circular economy, Uzbekistan, industrial developmentAbstract
The circular economy has become one of the most influential models of sustainable industrial transformation in the modern world. Unlike the traditional linear model based on extraction, production, consumption, and disposal, the circular economy seeks to maintain the value of materials, products, and resources for the longest possible period. For Uzbekistan, where industrial modernization, diversification, and export expansion remain strategic priorities, the circular model offers substantial economic opportunities. This paper investigates the role of the circular economy in promoting industrial development in Uzbekistan. It evaluates opportunities in manufacturing, construction, textiles, metallurgy, and agro-processing. The study finds that circular industrial strategies can reduce import dependence, improve productivity, create jobs, lower production costs, and strengthen environmental sustainability. At the same time, financing constraints, technological gaps, weak sorting infrastructure, and limited institutional coordination remain barriers. The article concludes that phased implementation of circular industrial policy could significantly strengthen Uzbekistan’s long-term competitiveness and position the country as a regional leader in green industrialization
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