Uzbekistan and ASA Sign MoU to Develop American Soy Market

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The American Soybean Association (ASA) and the Ministry of Investments, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing value chains for American soy and deepening trade relations between the two countries.

The document was signed during the visit of an Uzbek trade delegation to New York, led by Minister Lyaziz Kudratov.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in areas such as feed production, poultry farming, dairy and aquaculture development, soy processing, quality standards, and innovations in nutrition. It also aims to strengthen private sector capacity and establish direct connections between Uzbek buyers and American suppliers.

“This agreement is an important milestone for promoting American soy in Uzbekistan,” said ASA CEO Steven Sensky. “The MoU with our new trade partners will open additional opportunities for American soy in the Trans-Caspian region and benefit both farmers and consumers.”

The agreement underscores the growing role of the WISHH program in Central Asia as part of the Trans-Caspian strategy, aimed at improving feed and food systems based on American soy. It follows the recent visit of the Uzbek delegation to ASA/WISHH offices in St. Louis, where discussions focused on American soy purchases and the expansion of the program in Uzbekistan.

WISHH Executive Director Jena Perry highlighted that Uzbekistan is becoming a key partner in the Trans-Caspian strategy and a strategic gateway for American soy in the region. “The agreement formalizes years of partnership-building and creates a foundation for new trade opportunities that will benefit both the Uzbek economy and American producers,” she said.

The collaboration is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Market Access, Foreign Market Development, and Regional Agricultural Promotion programs. Additionally, it complements WISHH’s partnerships with the U.S. Soybean Export Council, the United Soybean Board, and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, which invested in promoting American soy in Uzbekistan and helped lay the groundwork for a new regional partnership in feed production and the food industry.