TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 12. Trade turnover
between Russia and Uzbekistan increased by 33% in the first quarter
of 2026 compared to the same period last year, Trend reports via the press
office of the Russian President.
The data was presented by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat
Mirziyoyev during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
in Moscow.
The talks were also focused on further strengthening
Uzbek-Russian strategic partnership and expanding cooperation
across key sectors of the economy.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Russia totaled $2.1
billion in the period from January through February 2026, marking a
31.3% year-on-year increase compared to $1.6 billion recorded in
the same period of 2025.
According to National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, during
the reporting period, Russia held the position of Uzbekistan's
second-largest trading partner, representing 18.3% of the nation's
overall foreign trade turnover.
At the same time, Uzbekistan’s exports to Russia reached $679.4
million, making it the largest destination for Uzbek exports.
Imports from Russia, in turn, totaled $1.4 billion.
