INTEGRATION INTO GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS AND INDUSTRIAL MODERNISATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC AND BLENDED FIBRES: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN
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This study assessed the level of integration of Uzbekistan’s textile industry into global value chains in the synthetic and blended fibre segment and examined the extent of industrial modernization. The analysis was based on official statistical data, including export structure, production volumes and investment indicators. The findings revealed a significant increase in the share of finished goods in 2024–2025, interpreted as evidence of functional upgrading. The expansion of blended fibre production capacity contributed to product diversification. The results also confirmed improvements in production efficiency and capacity utilization rates. The study concluded that institutional development, technological upgrading and export diversification are essential for transitioning to higher value-added segments within global value chains.
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