Several state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan to lose exclusive rights

In 2025−2026, Uzmetkombinat, Uzvtortsvetmet, Uztrade, Uzkimyoimpeks, UzGasTrade, and Uzenergosotish are expected to lose their exclusive rights. Starting in 2026, restrictions on exports of copper cathode and copper wire rod purchased at exchange trades will be lifted.