By decision of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, entrepreneurs in the country will receive partial compensation for expenses on importing beef, mutton, and breeding cattle. These measures are aimed at curbing price increases and supporting food stability, particularly in response to the sharp rise in imported meat costs and emerging competition issues with local products.

The temporary subsidies, set by the government, include reimbursement of 50% of air transport costs for beef and mutton from April 1 to August 1, 2026, but not exceeding $0.8 per kilogram. Additionally, from April 1 to December 31, 2026, 10% of the cost of imported breeding cattle will be compensated, with a cap of 4 million soums per head.

Funding will be managed by the Agency for Payments in the Agrarian Sector, which is expected to ensure efficient and timely implementation of the subsidies. However, questions arise about how effective these measures will be in ensuring price stability, as well as the potential increase in economic burden and budget expenditures.

Previously, it was reported that prices for imported meat from Belarus and Kazakhstan had nearly doubled by March 2026, intensifying competition with local meat. While the new subsidies target this issue, their long-term impact and ability to maintain price control remain uncertain, highlighting challenges in balancing market dynamics with government intervention.

Source: podrobno.uz