Uzbekistan Banana Imports Rise 44.7% in Q1 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan imported 69,000 tons of bananas worth US$20.4 million from nine foreign countries in January–March 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee.

Compared with the same period in 2025, import volumes increased by 21,300 tons, representing a 44.7% rise.

Ecuador remained the main supplier of bananas to Uzbekistan, exporting 53,500 tons of the product. It was followed by China with 11,100 tons, Türkiye with 3,400 tons, Russia with 404.3 tons, and other countries combined with 555.8 tons.