Uzbekistan Reports Over 25% Rise In Trade With Kazakhstan In 2M2026

RunWithRugs · 2026-04-05T16:48:12+00:00

Uzbekistan's trade with Kazakhstan grew to $837.5 million in early 2026, a 26.8% increase from the previous year. Imports from Kazakhstan dominated at $677 million, revealing a significant trade imbalance, while overall foreign trade reached $11.6 billion.

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2026-04-05 16:48:12

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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ** TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 5**. Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Kazakhstan reached $837.5 million in the period from January through February 2026, marking a 26.8% year-on-year increase compared to $660.4 million recorded in the same period of 2025.

Data obtained by Trend from Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee indicate that the figure also rose by 44.1% compared to $581 million recorded in January- February 2024 pointing to a sustained expansion in bilateral trade.

Kazakhstan remained Uzbekistan’s third-largest trading partner during the reporting period, accounting for 7.2% of the country’s total foreign trade turnover.

Trade flows continue to be driven primarily by imports. Uzbekistan imported goods worth $677 million from Kazakhstan, while exports to Kazakhstan totaled $160.4 million, highlighting a notable trade imbalance.

Overall, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $11.6 billion in January-February 2026, with the country maintaining trade relations with more than 160 countries worldwide.

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