Uzbekistan-Germany trade turnover increases by 30% in first half of 2025

The official website of the German Eastern Business Association has published statistical data on Germany’s trade turnover with the markets of Eastern Europe and Central Asia for the first half of 2025, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the report, Germany’s overall trade volume with Central Asian countries decreased by 14.5% compared to 2024, amounting to EUR 5 billion – a decline of nearly EUR 848 million.

However, trade turnover between Germany and Uzbekistan showed significant growth, increasing from EUR504 million to EUR 658 million, which represents a 30% rise. Uzbekistan’s exports to Germany nearly doubled, growing by 82%, while imports from Germany rose by 27%. These figures highlight Uzbekistan’s growing role as a viable and diversified trade partner for German exporters. Key Uzbek exports to Germany include textiles, non-ferrous metal products, dried fruits, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as IT services.

The report notes that Kazakhstan continues to dominate Germany’s trade with Central Asia, accounting for 79% of the region’s total turnover. However, in the first half of 2025, trade with Kazakhstan fell from EUR4.83 billion to EUR 3.94 billion, a decline of EUR 890 million or 18.5%. This drop is mainly attributed to a 24% decrease in German imports from Kazakhstan, linked to fluctuations in global oil and raw material prices.

Trade with Kyrgyzstan also saw a significant decline. Total trade volume dropped from EUR 380 million to EUR 238 million, largely due to a 38.9% decrease in German exports.

In contrast, although the trade volumes with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan remain relatively modest, they experienced notable percentage growth. Trade with Turkmenistan increased from EUR 107 million to EUR 131 million (+EUR 24 million or +22.4%), while trade with Tajikistan rose from EUR 27.5 million to EUR 38.6 million (+EUR 11 million or +40.1%).

These figures reflect divergent trade trends across the region, with Uzbekistan emerging as a promising economic partner for Germany. The report also highlights the ongoing reconfiguration of supply chains and the formation of new logistics routes in Central Asia.

The German Eastern Business Association (Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft), established in 1952, represents German businesses across Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Southeastern Europe. The association serves as a key intermediary between Germany’s business and political sectors, coordinates official dialogues, and provides relevant economic information for these regions. It has long-standing relationships with the countries of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.