Uzbekistan Boosts Gas Exports by 85% Over the Year
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The bulk of shipments went to China
Uzbekistan exported natural gas worth $199.7 mln in the first four months of 2025, an 85% increase year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Committee.
The bulk of these exports went to China, with data from the General Administration of Customs of China showing that $143 mln worth of Uzbek gas was purchased by Beijing between January and April.
At the same time, Uzbekistan significantly reduced gas imports, which fell by 65.2% over the year to $150.5 mln.
In late April, it was reported that Tashkent had not yet signed a contract for importing Russian gas. The potential supply is expected to be delivered via Kazakhstan.
Kursiv Uzbekistan reports that Gazprom Neft plans to open fuel stations across Uzbekistan.
