Uzbekistan’s exports grew by 32% in first half of 2026

The Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan has finalized the report on the country’s export in January–June 2026, excluding gold exports.

According to the report, Uzbekistan’s exports totaled $14.4 billion in January–June 2026. Compared to the same period last year, exports increased by 32.2% ($3.5 billion).

The main drivers of export growth were:

Textile and light industry products – $1.66 billion (124%);
Metallurgical and mining products – $1.3 billion (167%);
Fruit and vegetables – $875 million (102%);
Construction materials – $714 million (157%);
Jewelry – $685 million (285%);
Food products – $593 million (123%);
Services – $5.7 billion (143%).

Uzbekistan’s main export destinations were:

Russia – $2.4 billion (116%);
China – $2.18 billion (151%);
Afghanistan – $961 million (160%);
Kazakhstan – $715 million (105%);
France – $707 million (156%);
Türkiye – $516 million (100%);
Kyrgyzstan – $453 million (170%).

Uzbekistan’s export geography expanded by 7 countries, bringing the total number of export destinations to 211 countries.