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Uzbekistan reports over 25% rise in trade with Kazakhstan in 2M2026

Economy Materials 5 April 2026 06:00 (UTC +04:00)
Uzbekistan reports over 25% rise in trade with Kazakhstan in 2M2026
Kamol Ismailov
Kamol Ismailov
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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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