Summary
- Exports
- $22.9billion
- Imports
- $36.5billion
- Trade balance
- -$13.6billion
Products
What it exports
Gold (42.2%) and cotton yarn (5.3%) together make up 47.5% of its exports.
What it imports
Natural gas and LPG (4.6%) and medicines in measured doses or retail packs (4%) together make up 8.6% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $9.8 billion | $153 million |
| 74 · Copper | $1.7 billion | $26 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $1.5 billion | $3.9 billion |
| 52 · Cotton | $1.4 billion | $35 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $923 million | $60 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $801 million | $218 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $749 million | $85 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $696 million | $85 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $430 million | $6.3 billion |
| 87 · Vehicles | $418 million | $3.7 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $354 million | $1.3 billion |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $324 million | $187 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $280 million | $101 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $268 million | $3.7 billion |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $231 million | $43 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $213 million | $131 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $207 million | $341 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $185 million | $2 billion |
| 79 · Zinc | $134 million | $6 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $118 million | $587 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $116 million | $74 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $95 million | $94 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $93 million | $112 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $90 million | $96 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $89 million | $121 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $82 million | $430 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $66 million | $78 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $59 million | $23 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $56 million | $107 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $54 million | $171 million |
| 50 · Silk | $54 million | $204 thousand |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $52 million | $434 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $51 million | $492 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $50 million | $1.2 billion |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $50 million | $92 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $48 million | $454 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $47 million | $119 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $47 million | $150 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $47 million | $244 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $43 million | $947 thousand |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $42 million | $8 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $39 million | $630 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $38 million | $216 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $33 million | $55 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $32 million | $442 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $30 million | $505 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $29 million | $662 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $28 million | $6 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $28 million | $163 million |
| 44 · Wood | $27 million | $846 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $27 million | $9 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $26 million | $281 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $25 million | $13 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $25 million | $292 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $22 million | $170 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $22 million | $254 million |
| 70 · Glass | $22 million | $128 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $21 million | $49 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $20 million | $1.7 billion |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $18 million | $198 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $17 million | $147 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $11 million | $205 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $10 million | $68 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $10 million | $378 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $9 million | $64 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $8 million | $548 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $8 million | $112 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $8 million | $36 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $8 million | $230 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $7 million | $47 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $7 million | $84 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $7 million | $31 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $4 million | $68 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $4 million | $101 million |
| 65 · Hats | $4 million | $4 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $4 million | $51 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $3 million | $34 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $3 million | $29 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $2 million | $48 million |
| 51 · Wool | $2 million | $7 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $2 million | $35 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $1 million | $4 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $1 million | $4 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $865 thousand | $15 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $808 thousand | $475 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $492 thousand | $3 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $317 thousand | $4 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $243 thousand | $41 million |
| 78 · Lead | $197 thousand | $2 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $155 thousand | $4 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $115 thousand | $8 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $95 thousand | $5 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $18 thousand | $234 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $5 thousand | $2 million |
| 45 · Cork | $2 thousand | $427 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $3 million |
Trading partners
Its main destination is Switzerland (26.9% of exports) and its main source is China (28.9% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6.1 | 26.9% | Air |
| United Kingdom | 3.5 | 15.5% | Air |
| Russia | 3 | 13.1% | Sea |
| China | 2 | 8.8% | Sea |
| Kazakhstan | 1.3 | 5.6% | Land |
| Turkey | 1.2 | 5.1% | Sea |
| Afghanistan | 0.92 | 4% | Land |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0.51 | 2.2% | Land |
| Brazil | 0.44 | 1.9% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.41 | 1.8% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 10.5 | 28.9% | Sea |
| Russia | 7.7 | 21.1% | Sea |
| Kazakhstan | 2.7 | 7.5% | Land |
| Turkey | 1.9 | 5.3% | Sea |
| South Korea | 1.9 | 5.2% | Sea |
| Turkmenistan | 1 | 2.8% | Land |
| Germany | 1 | 2.8% | Sea |
| India | 0.86 | 2.4% | Sea |
| Belarus | 0.52 | 1.4% | Sea |
| Japan | 0.49 | 1.4% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Uzbekistan accounted for 0.1% of world exports, compared with 0.03% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 15.4-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 22.9
- Imports 36.5
- Balance -13.6
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $1.5 billion | $1.4 billion | $87 million |
| 1996 | $2.7 billion | $3.7 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 1997 | $2.7 billion | $3.4 billion | -$629 million |
| 1998 | $2 billion | $2.5 billion | -$532 million |
| 1999 | $1.7 billion | $1.9 billion | -$189 million |
| 2000 | $2.1 billion | $1.7 billion | $447 million |
| 2001 | $2.2 billion | $2 billion | $203 million |
| 2002 | $2 billion | $1.8 billion | $133 million |
| 2003 | $2.4 billion | $2.2 billion | $192 million |
| 2004 | $3.3 billion | $2.7 billion | $598 million |
| 2005 | $3.8 billion | $3.2 billion | $549 million |
| 2006 | $4.8 billion | $4 billion | $754 million |
| 2007 | $5.8 billion | $6.3 billion | -$453 million |
| 2008 | $8.3 billion | $8.8 billion | -$431 million |
| 2009 | $5.5 billion | $7.8 billion | -$2.3 billion |
| 2010 | $6.5 billion | $8.2 billion | -$1.7 billion |
| 2011 | $6.9 billion | $9.6 billion | -$2.7 billion |
| 2012 | $5.8 billion | $10.6 billion | -$4.8 billion |
| 2013 | $8.1 billion | $12.5 billion | -$4.4 billion |
| 2014 | $6.5 billion | $13.3 billion | -$6.8 billion |
| 2015 | $6.3 billion | $10.5 billion | -$4.2 billion |
| 2016 | $7.7 billion | $9.6 billion | -$1.9 billion |
| 2017 | $11 billion | $13.2 billion | -$2.2 billion |
| 2018 | $10.8 billion | $18.5 billion | -$7.7 billion |
| 2019 | $14.3 billion | $22.6 billion | -$8.3 billion |
| 2020 | $13.9 billion | $20.8 billion | -$6.9 billion |
| 2021 | $14.8 billion | $24.3 billion | -$9.6 billion |
| 2022 | $17 billion | $29.3 billion | -$12.3 billion |
| 2023 | $24.4 billion | $37.9 billion | -$13.5 billion |
| 2024 | $22.9 billion | $36.5 billion | -$13.6 billion |
World rank
Uzbekistan rose from 101st to 75th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 101st in 1995
- 75th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 101st |
| 1996 | 85th |
| 1997 | 87th |
| 1998 | 95th |
| 1999 | 105th |
| 2000 | 104th |
| 2001 | 105th |
| 2002 | 109th |
| 2003 | 108th |
| 2004 | 106th |
| 2005 | 104th |
| 2006 | 98th |
| 2007 | 99th |
| 2008 | 95th |
| 2009 | 102nd |
| 2010 | 102nd |
| 2011 | 106th |
| 2012 | 112th |
| 2013 | 101st |
| 2014 | 108th |
| 2015 | 104th |
| 2016 | 99th |
| 2017 | 88th |
| 2018 | 92nd |
| 2019 | 86th |
| 2020 | 81st |
| 2021 | 84th |
| 2022 | 86th |
| 2023 | 73rd |
| 2024 | 75th |
What it sells
Gems and precious metals became its top export group: from 12% to 43%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 23%
- Vegetables 3%
- Knitted clothing 3%
- Fruit and nuts 4%
- Fertilizers 4%
- Cotton 6%
- Oil, gas and coal 7%
- Copper 8%
- Gems and precious metals 43%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 12.4% | 43.1% |
| Copper | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Cotton | 70.4% | 6.3% |
| Fertilizers | 1.4% | 4% |
| Fruit and nuts | 0.02% | 3.5% |
| Knitted clothing | 0.01% | 3.3% |
| Vegetables | 0.02% | 3.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 22.5% |
Who it trades with
Russia went from 0% to 18% of Uzbekistan's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 21%
- Russia 18%
- Switzerland 11%
- Kazakhstan 7%
- United Kingdom 6%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4.1% | 21.2% |
| Russia | 0% | 18% |
| Switzerland | 0.76% | 10.7% |
| Kazakhstan | 0% | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | 0.8% | 6.1% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Amu-Dar'ya basin (conventional onshore)
- Sirdaryo power station
- Amu-Dar'ya basin (sour gas)
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.