A new Uzbek textile and trade hub has officially opened in Łódź, marking an important step in the growing economic partnership between Poland and Uzbekistan. The project is expected to strengthen Poland’s position as a key logistics gateway connecting Central Asia with the European Union while creating new opportunities for trade, investment, and business cooperation between companies from both countries.

The newly launched center serves as a logistics, warehousing, and commercial platform for Uzbekistan’s textile industry. Initially, the facility operates on approximately 1,500 square meters of warehouse and showroom space, with plans to expand its footprint to between 5,000 and 10,000 square meters in future development phases. The project is financed by Uzbekistan’s Agency for the Development of the Light Industry, which covers operating costs and provides participating Uzbek manufacturers with access to storage space free of charge.

The opening ceremony was attended by an official delegation from Uzbekistan led by Nozimjon Kholmuradov, Director of the Agency for the Development of the Light Industry under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan. More than twenty Uzbek textile entrepreneurs also participated in the event, demonstrating the growing interest of Uzbek businesses in establishing a stronger presence in the European market.

The choice of Łódź was far from accidental. For decades, the city has been regarded as the heart of Poland’s textile and apparel industry, combining a strong manufacturing tradition with modern logistics infrastructure. Located in central Poland, Łódź offers efficient access to major European markets, making it an attractive location for international companies seeking distribution and warehousing capabilities within the EU.

According to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), which supported the project and coordinated cooperation between Polish and Uzbek partners, the hub will provide European buyers with direct access to Uzbek textile producers. By shortening supply chains and improving market access, the center is expected to increase trade flows while making it easier for European companies to source textile products from Central Asia.

The benefits extend beyond the textile sector itself. Increased volumes of goods moving through Poland are expected to support the growth of logistics, transportation, warehousing, and related business services. The project may also create new opportunities for Polish companies interested in expanding their activities in Central Asian markets, one of the fastest-growing economic regions in Eurasia.

The launch of the hub reflects the remarkable transformation of Uzbekistan’s textile industry. Once known primarily as an exporter of raw cotton, the country has increasingly shifted toward the production of finished, value-added textile products capable of competing on international markets. This transition has helped Uzbekistan become one of the fastest-growing textile manufacturing centers in the world.

The investment also comes at a time of rapidly expanding trade relations between Poland and Uzbekistan. One notable example is the pharmaceutical sector, where exports of Polish medicines to Uzbekistan increased by 67% year-on-year. Demand for other Polish products, including cosmetics, household appliances, and industrial technologies, has also been growing steadily. Combined with new transportation corridors linking Europe and Central Asia, these trends are creating favorable conditions for further business expansion on both sides.

The opening of the Uzbek textile hub therefore represents more than a single investment project. It highlights the growing strategic importance of Poland as a commercial bridge between the European Union and Central Asia while reinforcing Łódź’s role as a major logistics and industrial center. As trade volumes continue to rise, the hub could become a key platform for deeper economic integration and long-term cooperation between Polish and Uzbek businesses.

paih.gov.pl