The Almalyk mining and metallurgical complex is effectively implementing the Localization Program. According to the results of the first quarter, products for 312.4 billion UZS were manufactured under the Program for 93 projects, which ensured the forecast was fulfilled for 104%.

The efficiency of import substitution amounted to 24 million USD. Localized products worth 252.7 billion UZS were manufactured under new projects. Their range included: mills, crushers, excavators, railway transport, spare parts for pneumatic-mechanical flotation machines, linings for screens, spools for copper wires, lower frames and bodies for 2BC-105 model wagons, as well as equipment for manufacturing, etc.

In addition, during the reporting period, the export of localized products amounted to 364.2 thousand USD. According to the forecast, imported products were to reach 64 million USD, but in fact only 47.8 million USD were imported, which is 75% of the planned volume.

As a result of the measures taken to reduce imports, it was possible to save 11.6 million USD, which corresponds to the fulfillment of the plan by 129%. In particular, due to the establishment of cooperation with domestic manufacturers, 7.2 million USD were saved when purchasing import-substituting components, as well as 4.4 million USD – through tenders with the participation of domestic suppliers and their official dealers.

Expanding cooperation ties and supporting local manufacturers made it possible to purchase local products in the amount of 436.8 billion UZS, which ensures the fulfillment of the plan by 125%.