ECONOMY — April 15, 2026
Trade Volume Between Taliban and Uzbekistan Reaches $298.4 Million in First Two Months of 2026
Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee reported $298.4 million in trade between the Taliban and Uzbekistan in January-February 2026, up 8.1% from 2025 and more than double 2024 levels. Afghanistan ranks among Uzbekistan's top 20 partners, with recent private sector deals worth $10 million.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Pajhwok and Ariana News — 2 min read
TASHKENT (Afghan Verified) -- Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee reported that trade volume between the Taliban and Uzbekistan reached 298.4 million dollars in the first two months of 2026.
The figure represents an 8.1 percent increase from the same period in 2025, when bilateral trade stood at 275.9 million dollars. Compared to January-February 2024, the 2026 volume more than doubled.
Afghanistan under Taliban rule continues to rank among Uzbekistan's top 20 trading partners. The trade primarily involves agricultural products, energy resources, and manufactured goods.
Over the past week, private sectors from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan signed commercial memorandums worth about 10 million dollars during meetings in Kabul and Herat.
The committee's data highlights growing economic ties between the two neighbors, with Afghanistan maintaining its position in Uzbekistan's key trading partners list despite regional challenges.
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Three outlets (Hasht-e Subh, Pajhwok, Ariana News) corroborate the report from Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee on trade volume, providing concrete figures and year-over-year comparisons.
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