TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 5. Uzbekistan’s
imports rose 26.7% year-on-year to $16.36 billion in January-April
2026, driven by strong growth in purchases of machinery, industrial
goods and chemicals.
The data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee of
Uzbekistan reveals that the structure of imports remained dominated
by capital and industrial inputs, reflecting ongoing investment
activity and demand for production-related equipment across the
economy.
Machines and transport equipment accounted for the largest share
of imports at 33.7%, followed by industrial goods at 15.3% and
chemical products and related materials at 12.4%.
Imports of machinery and transport equipment increased to $5.51
billion, up from $4.27 billion a year earlier, underscoring
continued investment in infrastructure, manufacturing and transport
sectors.
Chemical imports rose to $2.50 billion, while industrial goods
reached $2.50 billion, both posting steady growth compared with the
same period in 2025.
Imports of mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials
climbed to $1.44 billion, while food products and live animals
increased to $1.88 billion, reflecting higher demand for consumer
and energy-related goods.
Services imports also expanded, reaching $1.63 billion, up from
$1.41 billion a year earlier, indicating growing external demand
for transport, logistics and other service-related activities.
Overall, total imports increased by $3.45 billion compared with
January-April 2025, with goods imports accounting for the bulk of
the rise, while services maintained a stable share of external
purchases.
