Most meat imported into Uzbekistan comes from India

The amount of taxes paid by trade sector enterprises over the six-month period has been determined. In January-June 2026, 163,597 legal entities engaged in trade activities in Uzbekistan contributed over 18.8 trillion sums to the state budget.

This figure demonstrates the significant role of the trade segment in the country's economy and public financial sector.

During a video selection meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 27 of this year, upcoming priority tasks in the fuel and energy complex sector were discussed. It was noted that although the use of liquefied gas has been digitized and organized, the issue of timely and guaranteed delivery has not been fully resolved. Therefore, it was proposed to diversify the volumes of gas cylinders based on the actual needs of households.

Ensuring Energy for the Population

Continuous and quality supply of energy resources to the population is one of the pressing tasks for utility services. In this context, the activities of the 'Hududgaz Namangan' branch in providing gas are considered one of the key areas of work.

Gas Delivery Results

It is emphasized that behind every achieved figure and result is hard work. Currently, systemic measures are being carried out in the region to deliver liquefied gas to consumers in an organized and transparent manner. From January to June 2026, a total of 35,472.53 tons of liquefied gas were delivered to 488,083 consumers in 754 settlements, covering 61% of consumers.

Improving Service Quality

Murodjon Khojaev, Deputy Director of the 'Hududgaz Namangan' branch for liquefied gas supplies, noted that the new digitization system allows for improving the quality of gas cylinder distribution services and ensuring that the product reaches the end consumer directly. When analyzing the volume of liquefied gas delivered by districts, the following districts contributed the most: Namangan city (3,533.86 tons), Norin (3,510.18 tons), To'raqo'rg'on (3,343.80 tons), Kosonsoy (3,285.84 tons), Uchii (3,232.88 tons), and Yangiqo'rg'on (3,099.82 tons).

In the first half of 2026, Uzbekistan's unofficial exports increased by 32.2% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $14.4 billion.

Exports to Russia and other countries

During the period from January to June, Uzbekistan's export of goods and services to Russia amounted to $2.4 billion, which is 16% more than in the corresponding period last year. Russia's share in the country's total exports approached 17%. The second most significant buyer is China, which accounted for exports worth $2.18 billion, showing a 51% growth over the year.

Other key partners

Among other partner countries, the following figures were noted: Afghanistan – $961 million (a 60% increase); Kazakhstan – $715 million (a 5% increase); France – $707 million (a 56% increase); Turkey – $516 million (unchanged); Kyrgyzstan – $453 million (a 70% increase).

Export structure and dynamics

The total export volume in the first half of 2026 was $14.4 billion, exceeding the 2025 figure by $3.5 billion. Services accounted for the largest share of exports, reaching $5.7 billion. Additionally, textile and light industry products accounted for $1.66 billion, metallurgy and mining products for $1.3 billion, and fruits and vegetables for $875 million.

Growth and geographical expansion

The most significant growth was recorded in the export of jewelry, whose volume increased 2.85 times to reach $685 million. The geography of exports also expanded: the number of states and regions where exports are carried out increased to 211, covering an additional 7 countries.