According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to August 2026, the republic's rice exports decreased by 46.5% in monetary terms compared to the same period last year. In physical terms, the shipment volume decreased by 21.5%.
Shipment dynamics and key markets
During the reporting period, the country sold 791.8 tons of products abroad for a total amount of $382.3 thousand. For comparison, the previous year's export volume was 1,008.1 tons totaling $714.9 thousand.
Rice export indicators
Tajikistan became the largest buyer, purchasing 421.6 tons of rice for $139.4 thousand. In contrast, last year the shipment volume to this country was minimal—only 2 tons for $1.1 thousand.
Changes by country
The Uzbekistan market showed a substantial decline: shipments were halved—to 339 tons ($229.4 thousand) compared to 677.5 tons ($387.7 thousand) last year. There were also no recorded shipments to Turkey and Mongolia, although a year earlier Turkey purchased 308 tons for $308 thousand, and Mongolia purchased 4 tons for $12.1 thousand.
Was → Became
- exports to the RF (tons): 16.6 → 31.2 (▲ +88%)
- exports to the RF (thousand $): 6 → 13.6 (▲ +127%)
At the same time, exports to Russia showed growth: shipment volume increased from 16.6 to 31.2 tons, while monetary revenue rose from $6 thousand to $13.6 thousand.
