Uzbekistan has recorded a significant increase in foreign trade during January–April 2026, driven by expanding economic ties with China and steady growth across Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, according to official statistics.
Data from the National Statistics Committee show that China remained Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $6.23 billion, up sharply from $4.17 billion in the same period last year. Russia followed with $4.52 billion, while Kazakhstan ranked third at $1.81 billion.
Other key partners included Turkey, Afghanistan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and France, with additional growth recorded in trade with Germany, India, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and several other countries.
The fastest-growing trade relationships were seen with the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Afghanistan, and Vietnam, highlighting Uzbekistan’s continued efforts to diversify its external economic partnerships.
Overall, Uzbekistan now maintains trade relations with more than 175 countries. China accounts for 23.6% of total foreign trade turnover, followed by Russia with 17.2%, Kazakhstan with 6.9%, Turkey with 3.5%, and Afghanistan with 2.8%.
Exports remain largely dominated by goods, making up 65.3% of outbound trade, including industrial products, chemicals, manufactured goods, and food products, according to official data.
