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Uzbekistan produces 270,800 tonnes of fish in nine months

Uzbekistan produces 270,800 tonnes of fish in nine months
Uzbekistan produces 270,800 tonnes of fish in nine months / Photo: UzDaily..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan harvested 270,800 tonnes of fish in January-September 2026, an increase of 5.8% compared with the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Committee.

Tashkent region recorded the highest fish catch, producing 43,000 tonnes during the first nine months of the year. Khorezm region ranked second with 38,400 tonnes, followed by Jizzakh region with 32,800 tonnes.

Bukhara region recorded 23,100 tonnes of fish, while Andijan region produced 22,700 tonnes. The figure reached 20,200 tonnes in Syrdarya region and 18,500 tonnes in Ferghana region.

The Republic of Karakalpakstan accounted for 16,200 tonnes. Samarkand region produced 15,900 tonnes, while Navoi region recorded 14,700 tonnes.

The lowest volumes were reported in Namangan region, with 10,400 tonnes, Surkhandarya region, with 10,200 tonnes, and Kashkadarya region, with 4,700 tonnes.

Akbarjon Abrorjonov
Akbarjon Abrorjonov

Akbarjon Abrorjonov is a young journalist who joined UzDaily as a freelance contributor in May 2026. He writes articles in both Russian and English, covering news and developments for the publication.