Uzbekistan’s Knitted Fabric Production Rises 32.5%
September 30, 2026 | Textile Industry News
Uzbekistan’s knitted fabric industry recorded strong growth in 2025, highlighting the country’s continued expansion from raw material processing toward higher-value textile manufacturing.
According to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee, large enterprises produced 70,100 tonnes of knitted fabric in 2025, an increase of 32.5% compared with 2024.
The latest figures underline the growing importance of knitted fabrics within Uzbekistan’s developing textile supply chain. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Knitted Fabric Production Continues to Expand
The increase in knitted fabric output forms part of a broader expansion in Uzbekistan’s textile sector.
During January–July 2026, large enterprises in the country produced textile products worth 61.1 trillion soums, representing a 17.5% increase from the same period of 2025.
Uzbekistan also exported US$1.6 billion worth of textile products during the first half of 2026, with knitted fabrics accounting for 9% of textile exports. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Moving Toward Higher-Value Textile Manufacturing
The growth reflects Uzbekistan’s wider effort to develop domestic textile processing and increase the value generated from its cotton and textile resources.
The country is developing production capacity across spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing and garment manufacturing. This increasingly integrated structure allows manufacturers to supply more processed textile products to international markets.
Industry developments in recent years have also attracted investment in textile machinery and production technology, particularly as manufacturers seek to increase efficiency and production capacity.
Implications for the Knitting Industry
Higher knitted fabric output also increases the importance of stable knitting production.
As factories expand capacity and machine utilization, maintaining consistent equipment performance becomes increasingly important. Circular knitting machines operate continuously and depend on the condition of numerous precision components and mechanical systems.
Regular inspection, preventive maintenance and timely replacement of worn components can therefore become increasingly important as production volumes rise.
For manufacturers and maintenance teams, the focus is not only on adding production capacity but also on keeping existing equipment operating reliably.
Central Asia’s Textile Machinery Market
Uzbekistan’s textile expansion is also supporting demand for modern production technologies in Central Asia.
CAITME 2026, held in Tashkent in September, focused on technologies for increasing production capacity, improving efficiency and modernizing textile manufacturing. The exhibition included dedicated sections for weaving and knitting equipment. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
These developments indicate that machinery modernization and production efficiency remain important priorities for the region’s textile manufacturers.
Industry Outlook
Uzbekistan’s 32.5% increase in knitted fabric production in 2025 provides a clear indication of the sector’s expansion.
With textile production continuing to grow in 2026, the country is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing base within Central Asia. For the knitting industry, future development will depend not only on additional production capacity, but also on reliable machinery, efficient operation and effective maintenance.
As Uzbekistan continues to develop its textile supply chain, its knitted fabric sector will remain an important market to watch for the global textile machinery industry.
