TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 2. Uzbekistan’s trade
turnover with China reached $4.6 billion in the period from January
through March 2026, marking a 53.3% year-on-year increase from $3.0
billion recorded in the same period of 2025.
Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee show that
the figure also represents a 53.3% increase compared to the same
period of 2024, indicating a sharp acceleration in bilateral trade
growth.
China remained Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner during the
reporting period, underscoring deepening economic ties and growing
interdependence between the two economies.
Uzbekistan’s exports to China totaled $641.7 million, while
imports reached approximately $4.0 billion, highlighting a
significant trade imbalance in favor of China.
Overall, Uzbekistan’s total foreign trade turnover amounted to
$18.0 billion in January-March 2026, increasing by $471 million, or
2.7%, compared to the same period in 2025.
