Analytical materials

People were trying to find alternative fuel long time ago. Depending on the period of time, the role of alternative fuel was granted to electricity, ethyl alcohol, compressed natural gas, methanol and many others. However, at present, many specialists came to decision that the most suitable variant, taking into account price and ease in utilization, is gas.
According to resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan ?30, issued in 10.02.2007, “On measures of motorway gas filling stations’ network development and phased shift of transportation vehicles to liquefied and compressed gas”, as well as “Program of actions on protection of the environment of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2007-2010 period”, prepared by the State Committee of Nature of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which include further shift to gas fuel, Uzbekistan is planning to implement shift of automobile transportation to gas fuel until 2012.
Given report contains extensive information on the market of liquefied gas of Uzbekistan. Newest statistical data will assist any businessman, interested in this sphere, to take effective strategic decisions and lower the risk factor.
 

Total amount of automobile transportation in the Republic of Uzbekistan equaled to 1634,6 thousand units in January 1, 2011 and this indicator is increasing year by year. Annual growth of automobile fleet of Uzbekistan approximately accounts for 30%. As a result of increase in the level of population welfare, number of privately-owned cars has been increasing accordingly.
28 CNG filling stations and 68 fuel filling stations were build in the Republic last year. Currently, there are 135 CNG filling stations operating in the Republic, and 10 stations are in the stage of construction.
More than 114 thousand automobiles in the Republic are using liquefied gas as alternative fuel, which amounts to 7% from the total volume. More than 11,2 thousand cars were switched to liquefied hydrocarbon gas in 2010. According to State Oil and Gas Inspection of Uzbekistan, the amount of cars that use liquefied and compressed gas as alternative fuel will account for 29% from the total number of automobile transportation in the country in the beginning of 2016.
Given report contains extensive information on the market of motorway filling stations of Uzbekistan. It includes contacts of manufacturing companies that produce products and equipment for construction of motorway filling stations. Newest statistical data will assist any businessman, interested in this sphere, to take effective strategic decisions and lower the risk factor.
 

Since 1993, Kazakhstan banking system has been formally arranged into two tiers: the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK), comprising the first tier and all commercial banks, both private and state owned, comprising the second tier. The Kazakhstan banking system continues to be one of the strongest among the countries of the former Soviet Union. Total banking assets hover around 10% of GDP, and the National Bank of Kazakhstan commands sufficient resources to support the country’s commercial banks. Consolidation in the banking sector continues, with liquidation of insolvent banks, privatization and mergers of others.
This report is designed to inform you about current situation on financial market of Kazakhstan. It provides latest statistical data on Kazakhstan financial sector, which is aimed to assist any investor interested in this field.
 

Very often growing your business means choosing the right partner. A partner that holds a solid position in the list of largest Uzbek companies. Now you don’t need to guess which Uzbek companies are strongest or to research local business community on your own- AFS Research has already done this work for you! We offer you a ready solution, and are excited to present our new and unique AFS rating report- Uzbekistan: TOP—500.
While working on Uzbekistan: Top-500, we did everything we could to make our report useful and indispensable for any business person interested in Uzbekistan. We are greatly satisfied with our work and our clients will be feeling the same! Why are we so certain? Why do we think that you will be excited reading it? In the tough conditions of Uzbek economy, which is famous for its low transparency, we managed to collect immense volume of truly unique information about Uzbek companies. Top 500, chosen from 803 companies, are ranked according to their sales volume in 2009. Moreover, the report contains a lot of other useful information: list of largest companies in terms of their stock market capitalization; list of the most profitable companies; list of companies, which grew fastest in terms of their revenue in 2009; list of companies with the largest number of employees, and comprehensive companies’ profiles. To sum up, our report has all necessary information to ensure success of your business. The total revenue of companies, listed in the rating, exceeds 50% of GDP of Uzbekistan.

Every person should consume both vegetable and tallow oils to maintain proper functionality of the organism.
History of oil manufacturing industry traces back to 2000 B.C.E. Methods of oil production have been gradually improved, since people started to realize the importance of these products for their digestive system.
Given research includes not only statistical data on production, import and export of mentioned oil-and-fat products, but also real retail prices according to brand name and packaging volume, as well as information on the preferences of consumers.

According to bare encyclopedic description, lighter is a small-sized device for reiterated flame generation through flash that is generated from stroke of flint by flint stone. Above description is restrained and phlegmatic, while contemporary lighters are much more than just “devices for flame generation”. Currently, lighters serve as collectables and important image-making accessories.
Our new marketing research will inform you about latest statistical data on the market of lighters, major trends and assortment, as well as real retail and wholesale prices of lighters in different sale outlets of Uzbekistan. In addition, research also provides information on equipment, which is necessary for lighters’ production, and information on major suppliers of this product.
 

Batteries are needed anytime, everywhere and for everyone. They can be even attributed to the necessaries of life. Year by year, range of portable technologies introduced to domestic market have been gradually increasing, thereby maintaining stable consumer demand. Despite wide distribution of various types of accumulators, ordinary disposable batteries are still on the market.

Given research provides comparative analysis of batteries’ quality, price analysis on the basis of fieldwork surveys, as well as details of customs and taxation regulations in this sphere.

The Central Asian region possesses 2,7% of the world oil. In terms of oil reserves, Uzbekistan is the second most important player in Central Asia after Kazakhstan. The Republic has over 230 discovered hydrocarbon
deposits now, out of which 88 deposits are under development; 58 deposits are prepared for development; 35 deposits are explored and 9 deposits are dormant. It is necessary to mention that Uzbekistan is steadily improving the transparency of information on strategic resources. This is done to attract foreign investors and give them a chance to learn more about the resource environment of the country.

Pumps are universal devices to move different fluids by physical or mechanical action. They are traditionally used to supply water, provide circulation within the heating systems, irrigate fields and do a lot of other jobs. The word “pump” was known in Europe as far back as the 15th century. Its origin is ascribed to the Middle Dutch “pumpe” or Spanish “bomba”. For hundreds of years pumps have been the essential equipment both for public and household purposes. These devices have rooted themselves in our everyday life, and sometimes we even take no notice of them. However, most of technological processes are impossible without pumps today.

Those making a tour of Uzbekistan may be sure to find wooden decorations in every traditional Uzbek house. It was the immemorial custom for local craftsmen to carve wood. Ornamental woodcarving is used to decorate architectural structures and elements, such as pillars, beamed ceilings, cornices and doors. The use of carved wood in the household embraces a wide range of objects - from furniture (low khantakhta tables) to small decorative articles - caskets, bookstands and book boxes, pencil cases and musical instruments. The art of wood is one of the ancient kinds of crafts in Uzbekistan, and this tradition is passed on from one generation of masters to another.