Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan exported 206,300 tonnes of melons and watermelons to 23 countries in January–September 2026, with a total value of US$64.7 million.
According to the National Statistics Committee, export volumes fell by 22,900 tonnes, or 10%, compared with the same period last year.
Watermelons accounted for 139,000 tonnes of exports, while melons made up 67,300 tonnes.
Despite the decline in physical export volumes, the value of shipments increased by US$8.2 million, or 14.6%, compared with January–September 2025.
Russia was the largest export destination, receiving 97,400 tonnes of produce. Kazakhstan ranked second with 51,800 tonnes, followed by Kyrgyzstan with 46,600 tonnes.
Uzbekistan exported 3,200 tonnes of melons and watermelons to Belarus, 2,100 tonnes to Latvia, 1,400 tonnes to Germany and 1,100 tonnes to Tajikistan.
Other destinations included Ukraine, which received 947.7 tonnes, Lithuania with 866.4 tonnes and Mongolia with 290.9 tonnes. The remaining countries accounted for 698.3 tonnes of exports.
