Metallurgy, Food Products and Construction Materials Remain the Backbone of Russian Exports to Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Metallurgical products, foodstuffs, as well as construction materials and equipment continue to be the core components of Russia’s exports to Uzbekistan.

This was stated by Russia’s Trade Representative to Uzbekistan, Konstantin Zlygostev, at a press conference held at the Sputnik Uzbekistan multimedia information center, dedicated to the results of bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2025.

According to Zlygostev, metallurgical products remain the key segment of Russian exports. “Uzbekistan has for many years remained a ‘major construction site’ in the best sense of the term, so demand for Russian metal will stay consistently high,” he said, adding that a combination of competitive pricing, quality and convenient logistics enables Russia to maintain its market position despite competition from China and other countries.

Food products and agricultural goods represent the second major export category. The trade representative noted that Russian food products are widely available across Uzbekistan’s retail chains. In addition, Russia remains one of Uzbekistan’s main partners in the supply of construction materials.

The range of exported goods continues to expand each year. Facing materials, geotextiles, sawn timber, glass and construction equipment remain in steady demand, while Russian-made welding equipment attracts particular interest.

At the same time, shipments from Uzbekistan to Russia are growing dynamically, especially agricultural products, goods from the light and chemical industries, and more recently electrical equipment, including air conditioners, televisions and refrigerators.

“Importantly, these are no longer one-off deliveries but fully established product categories that are supplied to the Russian market on a regular basis,” Zlygostev emphasized.

According to estimates by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, bilateral trade turnover with Russia could increase to US$15 billion in 2026, compared with an expected US$12 billion by the end of 2025.

Russia continues to rank second among Uzbekistan’s key foreign trade partners, уступая лишь Китаю.