Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached $66.5 billion in January–October 2025, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Exports rose to $29 billion, imports to $37.5 billion, leading to a reduction in the trade deficit. Food exports showed particularly strong growth (+40%), driven by higher shipments of fruits, vegetables and grains. Chemical products climbed by 21%, while exports of finished goods jumped by 54%, including a 16% rise in clothing. The energy sector also expanded by 10%, and service exports grew by 33%, supported mainly by tourism, transport and IT. At the same time, exports of textiles, fabrics, non-ferrous metals, automobiles and other machinery declined. Although gold exports were nearly halted in October, total shipments over ten months approached $10 billion, setting a new historical high.

On the import side, machinery remains the largest category, with increased purchases of equipment and spare parts. Imports of meat, auto components, cast iron and steel, as well as medical products, also grew sharply, alongside steady increases in industrial and chemical goods. Meanwhile, imports of cars and fuel-related products declined. China remains Uzbekistan’s leading trade partner with a turnover of $13.1 billion, followed by Russia with $10.6 billion. Kazakhstan, Turkey and South Korea also remain among the country’s key trading partners.