The second annual edition of Montfort Eurasia’s Investor Perception Report on Central Asia and the Caucasus is out now!
For the second consecutive year, Montfort Eurasia has conducted in-depth polling of international investors across the #UK and #US, revealing a surge in investor interest in #CentralAsia and the #Caucasus — with interest in the region tripling since 2023.
This year’s report sheds light on both rising enthusiasm and persistent challenges, underscoring the importance of investor education and proactive engagement with governments and local markets as the region positions itself as a major emerging economic hub.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- 66.7% of UK investors and 72.9% of US investors report strong interest in global emerging markets — a significant increase from last year.
- Interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus has surged, with 47% of investors now actively exploring opportunities in the region (up from just 15.5% in 2023).
- Mining and natural resources continue to draw strong interest, with 49.2% of foreign investors identifying the sector as one of the most attractive.
- Other leading sectors include industrial and manufacturing (63.5%) and oil and gas (57.9%).
- Security (76%) and political stability (65%) remain the top investor concerns.
- International media (80%) and financial analysts (70%) are the most relied-upon sources for emerging market insights.
- Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan emerge as the top investment destinations.
As regional economies mature and open up, the report highlights a growing appetite for opportunity — but also a clear call for strategic communication and confidence-building measures.
📘 Read the full Investor Perception Report here
