Volkswagen has begun selling Volkswagen and Jetta vehicles in Uzbekistan, with the market overseen by its China business and supplied from Chinese factories.
The launch marks the first time an export market has been run fully by the Volkswagen brand in China, with vehicle supply also coming from China.
The company said the move forms part of its wider sales strategy aimed at expanding into faster-growing markets outside its home base.
Uzbekistan is the latest market where Volkswagen is drawing on its manufacturing capacity and supply network in China to support international expansion.
Volkswagen passenger cars sales, marketing and after sales board member Martin Sander said: “In entering the Uzbekistan market we are tapping into a dynamic growth region while drawing on our robust industrial setup. We will make innovative, technologically advanced vehicles accessible to new customer groups.”
The carmaker is also planning local assembly in the capital city Tashkent as part of the next phase of its entry into the country.
Volkswagen said it is developing its position in Uzbekistan through both imported vehicles and future domestic production.
In partnership with Alyans Auto, the company plans to establish a production site in Tashkent, expected to begin operations in late 2026.
With a population of more than 38 million, the country has seen vehicle demand more than double since 2021, reaching more than 461,000 units in 2025, according to Volkswagen.
To support the rollout, Volkswagen is building a dealer network across the country.
By the end of this year, its models are expected to be available at 13 sites, with the number of dealerships projected to almost double by 2028.
The initial range introduced in Uzbekistan includes Volkswagen passenger cars models such as the Tiguan L Pro, Passat Pro and Teramont Pro, alongside vehicles sold under the Jetta brand.
Volkswagen added that is also assessing further opportunities in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region and selected African markets as part of its longer-term international expansion plans.
