Wildberries to build a $140 million logistics hub in Tashkent region
Russia's largest online marketplace agreed with Uzbekistan to build a 67.3-hectare hub in Zangiata district; the project will create 7,500 jobs.
Russia's largest online marketplace, Wildberries, is investing to build a major logistics hub in Uzbekistan. The project will expand the country's e-commerce infrastructure while also sharpening debate over the influence of Russian platforms in the region.
The agreement
On October 6, Wildberries & Russ (RVB) signed an investment agreement with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. The document was signed in Fergana during the third session of the Russia–Uzbekistan Council of Regions.
Where it will be built
The logistics and distribution hub will be built on a 67.3-hectare site in Bogzor mahalla, Zangiata district, Tashkent region. Design work has begun, and construction is scheduled to start at the end of October 2026. The facility's storage area will be about 170,000 square meters.
Jobs and figures
Under the agreement, the project will create at least 7,500 jobs and provide professional training for 2,000 people; the announced investment is $140 million. In 2025, $1.4 billion worth of Uzbek goods were sold through the Wildberries platform, with textiles the largest share.
About the company
Wildberries merged with the Russ group in 2025 to form RVB (shares: 65% Wildberries, 35% Russ); its CEO is Robert Mirzoyan. The company's sole owner is Tatyana Kim (formerly Bakalchuk), one of Russia's wealthiest women. In Uzbekistan, Wildberries competes with the local marketplace Uzum.
