Uzbekistan Dairy Plants 2026: A Farmer's Complete Regional Guide to Selling Raw Milk

One of the most practical questions facing any dairy farmer in Uzbekistan is straightforward: once the cows are milking, who will buy the milk? The answer varies significantly depending on where you farm. Processing capacity, collection infrastructure, and buyer requirements differ from region to region — and the situation is changing as new investment flows into the sector.

This guide maps the major dairy processors and milk collection points across all of Uzbekistan's regions as of 2026, explains how the supply process works, and helps farmers at every scale find the right channel for their milk.

Overview: Uzbekistan's Dairy Industry in 2026

According to 2024 data, Uzbekistan produces approximately 12.4 million tonnes of raw milk per year. However, a large share of this milk still flows outside formal processing channels — sold directly to households, through local markets, or consumed on-farm. Industrial dairy processing remains concentrated in Tashkent, Tashkent Region, and Namangan.

Key trends shaping the market in 2026:

• The Tashkent city plants and those surrounding the capital handle the largest share of total processing capacity
• Lactalis Uzbekistan (formerly the Nestlé factory in Namangan) is one of the largest single industrial dairy sites in the country
• In Samarkand, Khorezm, Kashkadarya, and other regions, local processors fill part of the demand
• A major IFAD-funded infrastructure project launched in 2025 will build 100 new collection points across five regions over 2025–2031

Regional Guide to Major Dairy Processors

Tashkent City

The capital has the highest concentration of dairy processing capacity in Uzbekistan. Three major industrial plants operate here.

1. Lactalis Central Asia

The Central Asian arm of France-based Lactalis — the world's largest dairy company. The Tashkent facility processes milk at industrial scale, producing pasteurized milk, kefir, yogurt, and other products.

• Address: 41/3 Yusuf Khos Hojib Street, Mirabad District, Tashkent
• Scale: Large-volume industrial suppliers
• Best suited for: Farms delivering 500+ liters per day

2. Musaffo (Milk House)

One of Uzbekistan's most widely distributed domestic dairy brands. The company collects raw milk actively from local farms and operates through a network of collection centers.

• Address: 61 Jaloyir Street, Yangihayot District, Tashkent
• Website: milkhouse.uz
• Products: Milk, yogurt, cream, suzma, butter

3. Tillo-Domor

A recognized Uzbek dairy brand with a plant in Tashkent's Uchtepa District and wider operations based in Khorezm Region.

• Website: tillodomor.uz
• Products: Milk, yogurt, suzma, cream, butter

Tashkent Region

Several significant processors ring the capital, serving both local herd operations and supplying the Tashkent retail market.

4. BIO-SUT (Uzbek-German Joint Venture)

A 20+ year-old enterprise with more than 55 product types, specializing in ecologically clean dairy production to Uzbek-German standards.

• Address: 1 Sheraliyev Street, Kibray District, Tashkent Region
• Specialization: Organic / clean-label dairy products

5. Kamilka (Kamilka Products LLC)

One of Uzbekistan's top-five domestic dairy brands. Large production capacity, products available nationwide.

• Address: Salar Village, Kibray District, Tashkent Region
• Products: Milk, yogurt, cheese, butter

6. ESSI (Milkolino Products LLC)

A locally established dairy processor with an export track record.

• Address: 10 Ibn Sino Street, Salar Village, Kibray District, Tashkent Region
• Brand: ESSI

7. Melek Best Milk Agro

A newer enterprise with industrial-scale raw milk intake capacity.

• Address: 22 Mustaqillik Street, Bo'z-Su Fortress, Zangiota District, Tashkent Region

Namangan Region

Namangan is home to one of Uzbekistan's most important industrial dairy facilities.

8. Lactalis Uzbekistan (former Nestlé plant)

This is one of the single most significant dairy processing sites in the entire country. The French Lactalis Corporation acquired the Namangan plant from Nestlé in 2019. Lactalis — owner of global brands including Président and Galbani — operates to international standards. In November 2023, Lactalis leadership publicly announced plans to expand production at the Namangan facility during a meeting with Uzbekistan's President.

• Address: Yangiasr District, Marg'ilon Street, Namangan City, Namangan Region
• Scale: Large industrial processing
• Products: Pasteurized milk, yogurt, kefir, and a full range of chilled dairy
• Key feature: Works to international quality standards; requires suppliers to meet corresponding specifications

For farmers in Namangan and surrounding districts, this plant is the primary formal raw milk buyer in the region.

Samarkand Region

9. Pure Milky (Puremilky Works JSC)

Samarkand Region's most visible dairy processor, with an export orientation.

• Address: Qo'rg'oncha Village, Toyloq District, Samarkand Region
• Website: puremilky.uz
• Presence: Active on Facebook, Telegram, and Instagram

Samarkand Region is one of Uzbekistan's most productive agricultural areas. According to 2021 data, the cluster of Jizzakh, Sirdarya, Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Surkhandarya regions collectively accounts for approximately 40% of total national milk output.

Khorezm Region

10. Tillo-Domor (Urgench plant)

Tillo-Domor's main production base is in Khorezm. The Urgench facility operates on an extended schedule and handles both milk processing and cheese production.

• Address: 126 Yangi Shavot Street, Qumravot District, Urgench, Khorezm Region
• Operating hours: 06:00–24:00
• Products: Milk, yogurt, cheese (wholesale)

Khorezm farmers should contact this facility directly for supply terms. The plant serves as the primary industrial buyer for raw milk in the region.

Fergana Valley (Fergana, Andijan, Namangan)

The Fergana Valley is Uzbekistan's most densely populated region and has intensive agricultural activity. While Namangan hosts the major Lactalis Uzbekistan plant, Fergana and Andijan regions are served primarily by local small and medium-scale processors. These enterprises are often not listed in national business directories and operate through direct farmer relationships.

Practical recommendations for Fergana and Andijan farmers:

• Contact the nearest district milk collection center directly
• Ask the regional agriculture department for a current list of licensed processors
• For larger volumes (500+ liters/day), explore supply terms with Lactalis Uzbekistan in Namangan

Other Regions (Bukhara, Navoi, Surkhandarya, Kashkadarya, Jizzakh, Sirdarya, Karakalpakstan)

Local small and medium processors exist across all remaining regions, though they are not consistently documented in national directories. These regions are priority targets for the IFAD infrastructure expansion described below.

The IFAD Project: 100 New Milk Collection Points (2025–2031)

In May 2025, the Government of Uzbekistan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) approved the "Dairy Value Chains Development Project — Phase II". This is one of the most significant public investments in Uzbekistan's dairy infrastructure in recent years.

What the project delivers:

• 100 modern, temperature-controlled milk collection points in 5 regions
• 865 farms and smallholders equipped with modern milking and cooling equipment
• Up to USD 250,000 in preferential credit per eligible farmer
• Launch of a National Dairy Products Platform — a digital system connecting milk producers with processors and buyers

For farmers in Jizzakh, Kashkadarya, Sirdarya, Samarkand, and Surkhandarya, this project will create formal milk sales channels that do not yet exist at scale. Tracking the project's progress through your regional agriculture office will be important for planning.

Regional Summary Table (2026)

How Milk Supply Works: A Step-by-Step Overview

Regardless of which region you farm in, the process of becoming a formal raw milk supplier follows the same general sequence.

Step 1: Find the right buyer for your volume and location

• Ask your district hokimiyat (administration) agriculture department for a list of local collection points
• Search GoldenPages.uz or YellowPages.uz using "dairy plant" or "sut zavodi" and filter by your region
• Once the National Dairy Products Platform launches, it will provide a centralized searchable directory

Step 2: Initial contact and negotiation

In the first meeting or call, establish:

• Daily volume you can supply (liters)
• Your current milk quality indicators (if tested)
• The plant's quality requirements and testing methods
• Current purchase price and how it changes with quality
• Who provides transport, and at what cost
• Payment terms

Step 3: Prepare for quality requirements

Universal minimum standards across all major Uzbek plants:

Milk that falls below these standards is either rejected or accepted at a significantly reduced price.

Step 4: Logistics and the collection center model

Most small farmers work through milk collection centers (intermediaries), not directly with plants. The model:

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Farm → Milk collection center → Processing plant

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The collection center aggregates milk from multiple farms, performs initial cooling and quality screening, and transports to the plant. This allows small farmers to access the formal market without the volume or logistics capacity required for direct plant supply.

Step 5: Required documents for a formal supply contract

• Farm registration certificate or business registration
• Veterinary health certificate for the herd
• Farm sanitary passport
• Legal address and bank account details

Milk Prices Across Uzbekistan (2026)

Raw milk prices are set by market forces — there is no government-mandated price. Each plant sets its own rate.

Approximate 2026 benchmarks:

Seasonal pattern: Prices typically fall 10–15% in spring (March–May) when pasture production peaks, then recover in summer and autumn. Winter prices are highest.

Quality bonuses: Most plants pay 200–400 UZS/liter above the base rate for milk with fat above 3.8% or SCC below 200,000/ml. Over a year, these bonuses represent significant additional income.

Practical Advice for Farmers

Prioritize milk quality. A cooling tank, clean milking equipment, and regular mastitis monitoring directly determine the price you receive. Somatically healthy milk from a well-managed herd earns 300–600 UZS/liter more than the minimum-quality base price. On a 100-liter-per-day farm, that difference compounds to 1–1.8 million UZS per month.

Cooling is non-negotiable. Milk must reach 4–6°C within two hours of milking. Without a chilling tank, you cannot supply any formal buyer. If capital is constrained, a shared cooling facility organized through a farmer group is a viable option while you save for individual equipment.

Read contracts with attention. Understand the price revision clause, minimum volume commitment, penalty terms, and contract termination conditions before signing. Do not accept verbal agreements — everything material should be in the written contract.

Aggregate with neighbors. If your daily volume is 50–80 liters, consider organizing a small group of neighboring farms to jointly approach a collection center or plant. Combined volume opens the door to better terms and direct supply contracts.

Use digital records. A farm management system like FarmOps allows you to track each cow's daily yield and somatic cell count, generating the kind of documented production history that strengthens your negotiating position with buyers. Plants that know you maintain accurate records and consistent quality will offer better terms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which is the largest single dairy processing plant in Uzbekistan?

As of 2026, Lactalis Uzbekistan in Namangan (the former Nestlé plant) is one of the largest industrial dairy processing facilities in the country. In Tashkent, Lactalis Central Asia, Musaffo (Milk House), and Tillo-Domor are the major players.

2. Which regions are getting new milk collection infrastructure?

Under the IFAD Dairy Value Chains Development Project Phase II (2025–2031), 100 new collection points are being built across Jizzakh, Kashkadarya, Sirdarya, Samarkand, and Surkhandarya regions.

3. Can a small farmer with 5–10 cows sell directly to a large plant?

Generally no. Major plants require minimum daily volumes of 200–500 liters for direct contracts. Small farmers work through local milk collection centers or farmer cooperatives.

4. What should I do if a plant rejects my milk on quality grounds?

First, identify the specific reason — SCC, bacterial count, antibiotic residue, or temperature. Address the root cause (mastitis management, cooling system, antibiotic discipline). Then resubmit. If rejections recur, consult a veterinarian and a milk quality specialist.

5. When will the National Dairy Products Platform launch?

Based on the May 2025 government decision, the platform is scheduled for rollout during the IFAD project period (2025–2031). It will digitally connect milk producers with dairy buyers across regions.

6. Where in Khorezm can I sell raw milk?

Tillo-Domor operates a plant in Urgench (126 Yangi Shavot Street, Qumravot District). This is the primary formal buyer in Khorezm Region.

7. How is the price set in a supply contract?

Most contracts establish a base price with monthly or quarterly review provisions, plus a quality bonus/penalty structure tied to fat content, protein, and SCC. Negotiate both the base price and the quality premium tiers before signing.

Conclusion

Uzbekistan's dairy sector is in active development. Tashkent and Namangan anchor the country's formal processing capacity today, while the IFAD project is systematically extending collection infrastructure into the regions where the majority of Uzbekistan's cows actually live.

For any farmer, the essential first step is to identify the buyer or collection point closest to your operation, understand their quality requirements, and invest in the cooling infrastructure that formal supply requires. Milk quality — not just volume — determines your price and your long-term relationship with buyers.

Managing individual cow production data, somatic cell counts, and milk delivery records in a system like FarmOps gives farmers the documented performance history that makes negotiating with plants significantly more effective.

Sources and References

• GoldenPages.uz — Dairy plants in Uzbekistan (June 2026). goldenpages.uz
• Daryo.uz (15 May 2025). Uzbekistan to launch a National Dairy Products Platform. daryo.uz
• Spot.uz (2 November 2023). Lactalis plans new production expansion in Namangan. spot.uz
• Everyday.uz — Uzbekistan milk production, 2024 data. everyday.uz
• IFAD (2024). Uzbekistan Dairy Value Chains Development Project Phase II. ifad.org
• USDA FAS (2025). Uzbekistan Food Processing — Country Commercial Guide. fas.usda.gov