About the Plant
As part of the ADM Global Group of Companies, the ADM Jizzakh plant is the first automotive factory in Uzbekistan constructed entirely with private investment.
It began operations as an SKD - assembly plant in March 2021.
On March 27, 2024, the CKD production started, and Kia Sonet became the first model produced with the maximum level of localization.
On December 26, 2025, construction began on a new complete knockdown (CKD) plant at the ADM Jizzakh plant. This facility will assemble New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including electric and hybrid models.
On April 27, 2025, CKD production of the new Kia K3 began at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
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ADM Jizzakh plant’s news
Company history
January 1
Start of construction of the SKD workshop
March
Start of operation of the SKD workshop
December 24
Signing of the ADM-ASTER agreement
January 1
Conclusion of a distribution agreement with Kia Corporation (Korea)
July 6
Conclusion of a distribution agreement with Chery Automobile (China)
June 2
Creating an ADM-DMC cluster
July 7
Signing an agreement with Great Wall Motor (GWM)
July 27
Signing an agreement with Hyundai (Hyundai Tracks)
March 27
The CKD workshop commenced operations. Successful completion of pilot production and the start of production of the first batch of Kia Sonet vehicles.
May 29
The first mass distribution of Kia Sonet vehicles has begun.
July 8
The 1,000th Kia Sonet was assembled at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
January 23
The 10,000th Kia Sonet was assembled at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
April
Kia Sonet exports to Kyrgyzstan begin
August
The 20,000th Kia Sonet was assembled at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
October 11
Chery's first hybrid car in Uzbekistan, the Arrizo 8 Hybrid business sedan, was unveiled, and production was launched at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
October 13
Kia brand vehicle exports to Tajikistan begin
October 31
The 10,000th HAVAL vehicle was assembled at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
November
ADM announced the launch of "Engineering Boost" – training the engineering elite of the automotive industry with brands Kia, Chery, Great Wall Motor and Changan
November 7
ADM Jizzakh became the first automaker in Uzbekistan to receive locally produced goods certificates.
December 26
The ADM Jizzakh plant has launched construction of a new CKD plant – a space where New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including electric and hybrid models, will be assembled.
January 30
Chery's first hybrid crossover in Uzbekistan, the Tiggo 8 Hybrid, was unveiled, and production was launched at the ADM Jizzakh plant.
February 9
ADM and the Chinese automobile concern Great Wall Motor (GWM) signed a cooperation agreement providing for the distribution of the TANK automobile brand in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
March
ADM Jizzakh received a financial strength rating from S&P Global.
March 26
ADM Jizzakh Plant Receives Official Local Product Certificate for Kia Sonet
April
ADM and South Korean Taewoong Logistics signed a memorandum to establish a joint venture to build and manage multifunctional logistics centers in Uzbekistan.
April 11
The final round of the New Uzbekistan Business Case Competition, organized by ADM, was held in Tashkent.
April 27
The ADM Jizzakh plant launched production of the new Kia K3 model using CKD technology.
