Uzbekistan's foreign trade tops $26 billion in early 2026, but trade deficit widens.

Uzbekistan's total foreign trade turnover reached $26.3 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.8% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Committee. The headline figure, however, masks a deepening trade imbalance: imports surged while gold-driven export revenues fell sharply, pushing the trade deficit to .

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