Uzbekistan's foreign trade grew by 29 percent in January

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $5.8 billion in January. This represents an increase of $1.32 billion, or 29.2 percent, compared to the previous year, according to the National Statistics Committee.

Exports rose by 26.7 percent to $1.69 billion. The growth was driven primarily by higher exports of industrial goods, food, chemical products, and services. Imports rose even more sharply—by 30.3 percent to $4.14 billion. As a result, the trade deficit widened to $2.44 billion.

China remained the most important trading partner with a trade volume of $1.62 billion, accounting for 27.9 percent of total foreign trade. Trade with Russia also picked up significantly, reaching $1.09 billion. Kazakhstan followed with $414 million. In total, Uzbekistan maintained trade relations with 145 countries in January.

Industrial goods accounted for 56.2 percent of exports. Food and live animals accounted for 10 percent, chemical products also for 10 percent, and various manufactured goods for 7.1 percent. The most important export markets were Russia, China, and Afghanistan.

Exports of services showed particularly dynamic growth, rising by 44.1 percent to $742 million. They accounted for 43.8 percent of total exports. The main drivers were travel and tourism, as well as transportation services.

On the import side, machinery and vehicles dominated with a share of 35.9 percent, followed by industrial goods and chemical products. The most important supplier countries were China, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

In 2025 as a whole, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade grew by 20.7 percent to $81.2 billion. Exports rose by 24 percent to $33.8 billion, while imports increased by 18.5 percent to $47.4 billion. The trade deficit amounted to $13.5 billion.

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