With a population of over 36 million, Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation with exports of USD 24.4 billion in 2023, up roughly 23.8% year over year (excluding growth in gold). Its capital city is Tashkent, and it has a GDP of USD 107 billion. As per Uzbekistan export data, a trade imbalance remained despite this expansion because of USD 38.1 billion in imports. Gold, cotton, and copper were the main export commodities, while Russia, China, and Kazakhstan were the top export partners.