According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, the country’s foreign trade turnover reached USD 65.4 billion in January–September 2026, an increase of 6.3% compared with the same period last year. Exports of goods and services amounted to USD 25.8 billion, down 5.5%, while imports increased by 15.7% to USD 39.6 billion.
China and Russia remained among Uzbekistan’s major trading partners, with trade turnover of USD 15.2 billion and USD 10.5 billion, respectively. The value of gold exports fell from USD 9.8 billion to USD 2.8 billion. However, according to Kursiv, exports excluding gold increased by 31.6%. Textile exports grew by 28.1% to USD 2.4 billion, while fruit and vegetable exports declined by 10.9% to USD 1.3 billion.
On the import side, machinery and transport equipment accounted for USD 12.9 billion, while food imports reached USD 4.2 billion. These changes highlight the importance of examining not only overall foreign trade figures but also the composition of traded goods. For businesses, such data can provide a basis for researching market trends, assessing the external trade environment, and identifying emerging opportunities.
