Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Trade Surpasses $2.8 Billion in First Half of 2026

Trade between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reached $2.8 billion in the first half of this year, making Uzbekistan Kazakhstan's third-largest trading partner after China and Russia.

The growth is notable because it reflects a shift beyond traditional commodity exchanges toward manufacturing, agricultural trade, and integrated production chains.

Kazakhstan's exports to Uzbekistan increased by 39.5% to $2.1 billion, with wheat accounting for nearly 27% of those exports at $571.6 million.

The trend is significant because Kazakhstan has traditionally been associated with commodity exports, but the structure of its exports to Uzbekistan has been changing over time.