Iran Threatens Ships as Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Roughly one fifth of the world’s oil consumption moves through the strait
Trade
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Jumps 29.2% in January
The country earned roughly $1.7 bn from exports
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Trade Reaches $1.5 Bn in 2025
The number of people crossing the border has increased 1.5 times
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Set $2 bn Bilateral Trade Target
Leaders aim to deepen economic cooperation as trade between the neighbours continues to grow
Uzbekistan and UK Sign Memorandum to Boost Trade and Business Ties
New agreement focuses on joint projects, Islamic tourism, and business cooperation as bilateral trade continues to grow
Uzbekistan and Turkey Target $5 Bn in Bilateral Trade
President Mirziyoyev also invited President Erdogan to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan to Resume WTO Talks with Chinese Taipei in Geneva
Urunov said joining the WTO is primarily an economic process
Uzbekistan’s International Freight and Transit Exceed 2.8 Mln Tonnes in 2025
Volumes along the Central Corridor doubled
China Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.19 Trln in 2025
Exports from the world’s second-largest economy rose 6.6%
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran
Trump said the measure was effective immediately
EU, India May Finalise Free Trade Agreement by End of January
Negotiations had initially been expected to conclude by the end of 2025
EU Seals Free Trade Deal With South America After 25 Years
The deal also aims to support climate action
Afghanistan Maintains Trade in 2025 Via Iran and Central Asia
Key exports included dried fruits, coal, carpets
China Connects to Europe via New Railway Through Central Asia
The pilot project will start with a convoy of ten loaded trucks
Uzbekistan Targets $650 mln in Exports to Iraq and Syria in 2026
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Reaches $72.8 Bn in 11M 2025
Exports during January–November totalled $30.9 bn
Uzbekistan Secures Deal to Supply Goods to Costco
Product samples have already been provided to Costco
Uzbekistan Cuts Import Duties on Coffee
Other products affected include household candles
Uzbekistan Sends 633 Containers to Europe in 2025
Shipments to Europe are sent via the port of Turkmenbashi
Kazakhstan Lifts Exports to Uzbekistan to $2.5 Bn in 9M 2025
The sharpest growth was observed in agricultural supplies
Global Air Cargo Demand Climbs 8.5% in October
The sector has now expanded for eight consecutive months
Uzbekistan and China Trade Hits $14 Bn as Investment Soars
Leaders also discussed the Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan–China railway project
China-Uzbekistan Trade Up 17% in 10M 2025
Chinese exports to Uzbekistan increased 21.3%
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Set Target of $2 Bn Trade Turnover
They also committed to developing the Turkmenbashi port