Uzbekistan's gas exports drop 35% while imports surge, impacting trade balance

Uzbekistan's natural and manufactured gas exports fell 34.8% to $322.3 million in January-August 2026, while imports rose 15.2% to $1.22 billion. Liquefied gas imports saw a 3.5-fold value increase. Domestic production decreased 16.3%, exacerbating high demand driven by industrial expansion and population growth. The country imports from Russia and Turkmenistan, and exports to China.

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