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Categories: BUSINESS
Uzbekistan trade expansion in Central Asia
Entities: Republic of Uzbekistan · Uzbekistan · China · Jamshid Khojayev · Russia
Overview
In late July 2026 Uzbekistan intensified its regional trade outreach. By July 27 it had boosted ties with Afghanistan, signing dozens of agreements worth over $200 million and targeting $5 billion in annual trade, while simultaneously developing a China‑based overland corridor as a fallback to a still‑unstable Afghan route.
Just a few days later, data showed that Uzbekistan’s trade with China surged, with bilateral volumes rising 31 % to $8.87 billion in the first half of 2026. Non‑gold exports jumped 32 %, driven by services, textiles, mining and food products, and the country expanded its export reach to 211 markets. The two snapshots together illustrate Uzbekistan’s dual‑track strategy of deepening commerce with both Afghanistan and China to diversify markets and secure reliable transport links across Central Asia.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesUzbekistan’s Trade with China Surges in First Half of 2026China’s trade with Central Asia grew 6.5% in H1 2026; Uzbekistan’s trade with China rose 31% and its non‑gold exports jumped 32% to $14.4 billion, led by services and manufacturing.
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4 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesUzbekistan deepens Afghanistan trade ties as it eyes China corridor alternativesUzbekistan and the Taliban have signed 90 trade agreements worth $1.4 bn, boosting 2026 trade to $916 m, while Tashkent also pursues China‑based corridors as Afghan route uncertainty persists.
Sources
amu.tv · en.trend.az · europesays.com · foreignpolicyjournal.com · trend.az