TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 15. Trade turnover
between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan reached $298.4 million in the
first two months of 2026, increasing by $22.5 million, or 8.2%,
compared to $275.9 million recorded in the same period of 2025.
Data obtained by Trend from Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee
show that bilateral trade more than doubled compared to
January-February 2024, when it stood at $131.2 million, marking a
sharp increase of 127.5% over two years.
Afghanistan remained among Uzbekistan’s notable trading
partners, ranking within the country’s top 20 counterparts by trade
volume.
During the reporting period, Uzbekistan’s exports to Afghanistan
totaled $289.1 million, accounting for 96.9% of total bilateral
trade, highlighting the strongly export-oriented nature of economic
ties. The structure of trade was primarily driven by supplies of
agricultural products, energy resources, and manufactured
goods.
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.
