HEPA – Hungarian Export Promotion Agency – as a government supported institution aims to enhance export successes of Hungarian companies. The past decades have proven that Hungarian products are either unique, or internationally competitive. Hungarians offer world-class, innovative products in many industries, they can also be competitive abroad.
With high-quality services and to contribute to the positive international image of Hungary we offer export promotion activities in cooperation with other state and economic support institutions.
We consider it our mission to make more and more quality Hungarian products available on international markets, and to make HUNGARIAN BRANDS known abroad.
Our experience with economic diplomacy and business relations system, as well as its promotional services ensures Hungary’s Uzbek Success.
We trust that we can welcome you among our partners in achieving our long-term goals!
HEPA Regional Office – Uzbekistan is based in Tashkent. We work on drawing the attention of the potential Uzbek investors and consumers to the Hungarian quality products, innovative technology and services, and the other way around, so that the Hungarians products find their place on the Uzbek market.
Our mission is to open the range of business opportunities for Hungarian entrepreneurs who are ready to export overseas, by defining the main market segments, where the Hungarian businesses have a competitive advantage, and reach their export development goal. We also make sure that our low-risk, reliable business-network is available, as well as all necessary information about the investment and business environment, and the market standards.
We create a business development strategy, ensure transparent business negotiations, and facilitate communication between international parties. Future-proof: we prepare your company to handle rapid change, developing leadership skills to recognize and exploit new opportunities in a timely manner.
Country-specific advisory. Our international network of offices and partners ensure that we create the fundamentals for good business opportunities for our partners. We help you navigate the maze of local administration and legislation, taking into account local cultural characteristics.
On the occasion of international exhibitions, we help Hungarian companies introduce themselves to both micro and macro companies at our own stand or as a co-exhibitor. We organize our business conferences, where our partners can get information about business reports, presentations and market trends.
Market research is a complex and expert task. Through our international connections, we can provide favorable, and accurate data with the specialties of the local market. We can provide honest and professional investment and development advice, not just graphs and figures.
We also offer unique and precise solutions for our partners in the field of logistics. Currently, our focus area is Central Asia, which is not regulated by EU, therefore supply chain planning is of utmost importance.
Hungary is located in Europe
Capital: Budapest
EU Member State: since 1st May 2004
Schengen: member since 21 December 2007
Geographical size: 93 012 km2
Population: 9 584 627 (2024)
How is something recognized as Hungarikum
Becoming Hungarikum is a multilevel, bottom-up building process, that can be started by anyone with filling out a standard form.
The first step is to make the value to be admitted as a national value to the collection of local values or Hungarian values abroad or departmental values. If there is a value that cannot be associated with a concrete village or region, it has to be admitted to one of the collections of departmental values run by the corresponding ministry.
If a value which is already admitted to the collection of local values and has county level significance, then it might be suggested further to the collection of regional values or to the collection of Hungarian values abroad.
The second step is to recommend the value further to the Collection of Hungarian Values by submitting the corresponding standard form to the Hungarikum Committee.
If a national value is admitted to the Collection of Hungarian Values and the petitioner wishes it to become a Hungarikum, then a recommendation has to be submitted to the Hungarikum Committee.
Summary
Only values that can be found in the Collection of Hungarian Values can become Hungarikums.
A national value can be recommended to the Collection of Hungarian Values only by the petitioner whose recommendation has already been admitted to the collection of regional, departmental or Hungarian values abroad.
A national value can be recommended to the collection of regional or Hungarian values abroad, if it has already been admitted to the collection of local values abroad or Hungarian values abroad.
The above explained bottom-up building process is called the national value pyramid system.
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Among the significant outcomes of the Third Uzbek-Hungarian Rectors’ Forum was the signing of an agreement between Semmelweis University and the Ministry of Sports
Uzbekistan Launches Tashkent International Financial Center, IT Hub, and Islamic Banking Services President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed ambitious plans to strengthen Uzbekistan’s financial and
On 6 March 2026, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the official opening of the Scientific and Innovation Technopark in Jizzakh, bringing together
We’re delighted to invite you to the Uzbekistan Outsourcing Conference — a powerful networking and knowledge-sharing event bringing together Hungarian businesses with Uzbekistan’s booming IT and outsourcing industry.
Join us in Hungary, Budapest on November 14th, and discover how Uzbekistan can help your company save costs, grow into new markets, and find skilled partners — all from one of the most promising outsourcing destinations in Central Asia.
For more information, please visit https://outsource.gov.uz/en/events/uzbekistan-outsourcing-conference
As a rising star in Central Asia, Uzbekistan has taken bold steps in sustainability, governance, education, and international leadership, reflecting a dynamic transformation that few could have predicted just a decade ago.
Uzbekistan’s Strategy 2030 is the plan behind it all, encompassing five core pillars: environmental sustainability, public administration reform, social transformation, national safety, and a future-focused outlook. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s , Strategy 2030 has become a blueprint guiding all parts of the Uzbek administration, with economic goals balanced against environmental and social needs.
Last year was pivotal for Uzbekistan’s economy. With a record GDP of $100 billion, exports exceeding $24 billion, and gold and foreign exchange reserves reaching €38 billion, the country solidified its reputation as a reliable international partner.
At the Third International Investment Forum in Tashkent, May 2024, contracts worth $25.5 billion were signed, boosting the inflow of foreign investments. Advances in infrastructure and energy development, the creation of 1.5 million jobs, and progress in WTO accession talks with 22 countries, including the United States and China, have become the foundation for sustainable growth. Much of the growth and investment is attributed to the Mirziyoyev administration’s commitments to a more open economy and a much-improved business climate.
According to the Global Innovation Index for 2024, Uzbekistan’s economy is now ranked 10th among middle-income nations, up from 133rd a decade ago.
Over the past five years, Uzbekistan has commissioned 16 major solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 3,500 megawatts or 10 billion kilowatt-hours. As a result, the share of green energy in the country’s energy system exceeded 16% in 2024, a major step towards the goal of 40% by 2030.
The national project “Yashilmakon” has already transformed the country: 138 million trees have been planted, “green belts” covering 10,000 hectares have been created, and 257 new parks have been opened. The “My Garden” initiative, which provided land leases to 10,000 residents, has not only improved the environment but also breathed new life into local entrepreneurship.
2024 also saw the implementation of water-saving technologies, which optimized irrigation across 1.8 million hectares. Further to this, international experts have highly praised Uzbekistan’s efforts in combating desertification. 2025 has been declared the Year of Environmental Protection, highlighting the country’s commitment to environmental leadership and preserving its natural heritage for future generations.
The state has strengthened social assistance to cover 2.2 million families, with programs introduced to support citizens with disabilities, increase employment, and provide modern prostheses. A World Bank-supported network of Innovative Social Protection System for Protection of Vulnerable People (INSON) social service centers has also been created.
In 2024, the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation organized several significant events that emphasized the rich cultural heritage and the international role of the country in the field of art and culture. In April 2024, the exhibition “Uzbekistan: Avant Garde in the Desert” was held in the Italian cities of Florence and Venice.
Over four days in August last year, the 8th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Promotion of the Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan was successfully held in Tashkent and Samarkand in partnership with the Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan under the motto “Heritage of Great Ancestors – the Basis of the Third Renaissance”.
And in September, the British Museum in London hosted the opening of the unique exhibition “Silk Roads,” which presented some of the rarest artifacts yet to be seen from Uzbekistan. The exhibition aroused great interest from the world community.
Uzbekistan’s higher education enrolment rate surged from 9% in 2016 to 42% in 2023, with a target to reach 50% by 2030.
This leap is backed by substantial government spending on education, which reached the equivalent of €4.5 billion in 2023, around 44% of annual social expenditure. This investment has launched a myriad of new initiatives, such as the establishment of international university branches and scholarships, particularly for women, which have broadened access to quality education and seen Uzbek universities rise in international rankings.
Educational reforms are also tightly interwoven with the country’s digital goals. Universities now offer specialized courses in artificial intelligence, data science, and blockchain technology, preparing the younger generation for a competitive global environment.
The “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” program, initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is positioning the country as a technological leader. IT service exports generated €326 million in revenue, while IT parks have become home to over 1,000 startups. The complete digitalization of elections through the “E-Saylov” system has elevated democratic processes to a new level of transparency.
With a vision to maintain momentum throughout 2025, Uzbekistan will implement large-scale reforms, strengthening its international standing and unlocking new opportunities for every citizen. The country is becoming a symbol of progress, inspiring other nations with its dynamism and ambition.
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