On October 22, 2025, at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) exhibition complex, as part of the Automechanika Tashkent 2025 international exhibition, an expert panel entitled “Automotive Business from the Inside: Experience, Insights, Forecasts” was held, organized with the support of the Automobile Business Association of Uzbekistan (ABA Uzbekistan).
The event brought together key players in the Central Asian automotive market—heads of industry associations, representatives of automakers, distributors, dealers, and experts from think tanks. Discussions focused on the dynamics of industry change, the development of dealer infrastructure, improving the quality of after-sales service, localizing production, and implementing modern technologies.
Participation of the Automobile Business Association of Kazakhstan
Irina Shevchenko, Head of the Analytical Department of the Association of Automobile Businesses of Kazakhstan (AKAB), spoke on behalf of the Association. In her report, she outlined the development dynamics of the Kazakhstan automotive market and noted the importance of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Irina Shevchenko highlighted several key trends:
- The Kazakhstani auto market is demonstrating steady growth: new car sales in 2025 are expected to reach 225 units (+10% compared to 2024).
- The vehicle fleet is being updated: the share of new cars is growing, and the used car market remains active (+12% resale).
- The influence of Chinese brands is rapidly growing—their share of new registrations has reached 42%, and localization continues: four Chinese brands are already assembled in Kazakhstan.
- The electric vehicle market is experiencing a new surge in growth amid rising fuel prices and increased consumer interest in alternative technologies.
It was separately emphasized that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan continue to actively cooperate in the development of the region's automotive market.
Main points of the discussion
The expert panel also included:
- Shukhrat Fattakhovich Yusupov, Chairman of ABA Uzbekistan;
- Alexey Valerievich Istomin, Director of Dealer Network Development;
- Alexander Valerievich Kurenkov, Commercial Director of ADM Global;
- Kamil O. Nagiyev, owner and manager of DAS AUTO.
ABA Uzbekistan Chairman Shukhrat Yusupov noted that the country's automotive market is entering a phase of active transformation. He emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive automotive ecosystem and noted a significant strengthening of the competitive environment—the number of automakers in Uzbekistan has increased from two to six in recent years.
Alexander Kurenkov noted the rapid expansion of official distribution networks: from eight companies in 2022 to twenty-three in 2025, a sign of market maturity and rising customer expectations.
The significance of the event
The panel became a platform for exchanging experiences, discussing industry challenges, and developing joint solutions to strengthen the positions of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as significant hubs of the automotive business in Central Asia.
The Automobile Business Association of Kazakhstan expresses its gratitude to ABA Uzbekistan for the invitation and the high level of organization of the event. Such meetings contribute to the development of sustainable partnerships and enhance the competitiveness of the automotive ecosystems of the two countries.
AKAB will continue to actively participate in regional industry initiatives and promote the development of a civilized and technologically oriented automotive market in Kazakhstan.