Uzbekistan's textile product exports grew by 26.6% to $1.9 billion
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Uzbekistan's textile product exports grew by 26.6% to $1.9 billion

According to data from the National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan, during the period from January to July 2026, Uzbekistan exported textile products worth $1.9 billion USD. This figure demonstrates a growth of 26.6% compared to the same period last year.

The main component of the export consisted of finished textile goods, which accounted for 52.2% of the total volume. Additionally, 31.4% of the exported textile goods was yarn.

Overall, over these seven months, Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover reached $49.5 billion USD. This represents an increase of $3.7 billion, which is an 8.1% year-on-year growth.

At the same time, textile products made up about 3.8% of the country's total foreign trade turnover for the reporting period.

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According to data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in the first seven months of 2026, Uzbekistan exported 1.2839 million tons of fruits and vegetables, with a total value of $1.0254 billion.

The physical volume of exports increased by 0.4% compared to the same period in 2025, when the country sent 1.2785 million tons. However, revenue decreased by 3.9% relative to $1.0666 billion recorded in January-July 2025. Fruits and vegetables accounted for 5.1% of Uzbekistan's total exports during this period.

Fruit Export Dynamics

The export of fruits in physical terms decreased from 290,800 tons to 251,000 tons, and the total income from fruits slightly decreased from $330.8 million to $308.0 million. In the fruit segment, peach exports grew from 87,900 tons to 92,300 tons, generating $91.7 million compared to the previous $80.5 million. Dried grape shipments decreased from 54,600 tons to 51,600 tons.

Sweet cherry exports fell from 34,300 tons to 25,200 tons, and apricot shipments dropped from 61,000 tons to 26,400 tons. Meanwhile, fresh grape export volumes changed from 29,500 tons to 37,800 tons, and grape export revenue increased from $24.9 million to $28.9 million. Exports of dried prune decreased in volume from 23,500 tons to 17,700 tons, while maintaining revenue at $33.0 million.

Vegetable Export Growth

Vegetable exports expanded from 484,200 tons to 539,600 tons, and revenues grew from $165.9 million to $200.5 million. The main driver of growth was onion shipments, which increased from 284,000 tons to 304,100 tons, with revenue rising from $79.7 million to $89.3 million. Cabbage exports increased from 126,900 tons to 139,400 tons, and tomato exports grew from 30,800 tons to 33,000 tons. Shipments of carrots also increased from 39,200 tons to 57,500 tons, and garlic increased from 3,400 tons to 5,600 tons.

Among other agricultural categories, the volumes of melon and watermelon exports slightly decreased from 175,700 tons to 173,900 tons, although revenue increased from $41.9 million to $55.1 million. Peanut and nut exports changed from 13,100 tons to 13,300 tons, and revenues decreased from $31.2 million to $30.3 million. Mung bean exports increased from 33,600 tons to 35,700 tons, with revenue growing from $32.1 million to $33.9 million.

Uzbekistan's exports reached $17.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026
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Uzbekistan's exports reached $17.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026

According to data from the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, the total volume of Uzbekistan's exports for the first seven months of 2026 amounted to $17.1 billion USD. This figure exceeded the volume recorded for the same period last year by 132 percent.

From January to July 2026, products of domestic production were sent to 120 countries. Furthermore, Uzbek exporters expanded their presence into five new foreign markets: Sudan, Zimbabwe, Cambodia, Honduras, and Mauritius.

The main factors driving export growth were supplies of textile products, fruits and vegetables, jewelry, construction materials, food products, and electrical goods.

Support for Exporters and Financial Assistance

The Ministry and relevant agencies continue to support domestic exporters and promote Uzbek goods on the international stage. Over the seven-month period, 1141 business entities received financial assistance through the Trade Promotion Fund. Under pre-export financing mechanisms, $136.5 million USD was allocated to 113 enterprises, which contributed to subsequent shipments worth $1.53 billion.

Work on Resolving Operational Issues

One of the main tasks of trade authorities remains solving the operational problems faced by exporters. From January to July 2026, specialized export support centers reviewed 3044 requests from business representatives, of which 2547 were positively resolved, accounting for an 84 percent resolution rate. The Ministry continues to work on diversifying export geography, stimulating the export of high value-added goods, and improving state support mechanisms for commercial enterprises.

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