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.
