Who owns Samsung (Uzbekistan)?
Samsung (Uzbekistan) is made and sold by Artel (Uzbekistan) under licence, an arrangement in place since 2016; Artel does not own the name.[1] The Samsung name is owned by Samsung Electronics.
Key facts
- Licensed to
- Artel Electronics LLC reported
- Since
- Headquarters
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, Tashkent
- Origin
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Samsung (Uzbekistan)
Samsung refrigerators sold in Uzbekistan are built by Artel, not by Samsung: the two signed a partnership in 2011, full licensed production of refrigerators began at Artel plants in 2016 and automatic washing machines followed in 2017. Artel calls itself the official regional partner of Samsung in Uzbekistan. The brand belongs to Samsung Electronics of South Korea throughout.
Ownership timeline of Samsung (Uzbekistan)
Where Samsung (Uzbekistan) sits in Artel
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Samsung (Uzbekistan)?
Artel makes and sells Samsung (Uzbekistan) under a licensing agreement that has been in place since 2016.
Does Artel own Samsung (Uzbekistan)?
No. Artel holds a licence to make and sell Samsung (Uzbekistan), which is not the same as owning it.
Where did Samsung (Uzbekistan) come from?
Samsung (Uzbekistan) originated in South Korea.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] About Artel Electronics — Artel Electronics LLC, Official document; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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