TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 27. Uzbekistan exported $763.6 million worth of fruits and vegetables abroad from January through August 2023, which is 16.5 percent more than in the same period last year, Trend reports.
As per data provided by Uzbekistan’s State Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan exported 1.2 million tons of vegetables and fruits, which is 142,100 tons more than a year earlier.
During this period, the supply of apricots increased by almost 7 times, amounting to $40.7 million, while the export of cherries grew by 58.9 percent, reaching $52.9 million.
Conversely, the supply of cabbage fell by 35.2 percent, making up $21.2 million in revenues, while supply of tomatoes decreased by 22.8 percent and fixed at $33.6 million.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s trade turnover amounted to $40 billion from January through August 2023, which is 23.2 percent ($7.5 billion) more compared to the same period last year. Of these, the volume of exports amounted to $16.4 billion, an increase of 27.8 percent compared to 2022 calculations.
Fruit and vegetable exports are an important component of Uzbekistan's economy. Public and private enterprises are actively involved in the development of this industry, investing in modern technologies and infrastructure.
