This study investigates the causal nexus of imports, exports, and economic growth in Uzbekistan using time series evidence and advanced econometric techniques. The empirical analysis begins with unit root testing by employing the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test, followed by the Johansen cointegration test to establish long-run equilibrium relationships between the variables. A Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is employed to test short- and long-run causality. The results reveal unidirectional causality from imports to exports, changes in import activity significantly influence export performance. The study further finds bidirectional (bicausal) relations between imports and economic growth and between exports and economic growth. The implications of these findings are that both trade components do play a significant role in the economic development of Uzbekistan. The results emphasize the importance of balanced trade policy that benefits both growth in imports and promotion of exports in order to achieve long-term economic growth.

This article examines the organizational and economic mechanism for improving the efficiency of industrial enterprises using the leather industry in Uzbekistan as an example. Based on an analysis of the current state of the industry (production volume in 2024: 3.8 trillion soums, exports: $42.8 million), key issues like technological lag, low share of finished products with high added value, ineffective tax and customs policies for raw material exports, and a shortage of qualified personnel are identified. Areas for improving this mechanism are proposed, including optimizing state support, stimulating deep processing, technological modernization, and developing human resources. Implementation of these proposals will increase exports to $320 million by 2030 and enhance the competitiveness of Uzbek leather in the international market

This article provides an empirical analysis of the impact of the rule of law and corruption control on Uzbekistan’s non-resource exports. In the context of globalization and increasing international competition, institutional quality has become a key determinant of external trade performance. Using an extended gravity model of international trade and panel data covering the period 2001–2022, the study assesses the effects of institutional indicators, including control of corruption and rule of law, on Uzbekistan’s non-resource export flows. The econometric results demonstrate a statistically significant and robust positive relationship between control of corruption, rule of law and export performance. The findings suggest that further export diversification and a shift toward higher value-added products are unlikely without deepening institutional reforms

The article analyzes the dynamics and current state of regional exports in the context of the country's economic development, as well as structural changes within export composition. Issues related to export diversification and ensuring its sustainability are also examined. Based on statistical data for the period of 2014–2024, the dynamics of exports in the Surkhandarya region are analyzed, and forecasts for 2025–2030 are developed using the ARIMA model, which reveal a positive trend in export growth. In addition, the study provides proposals aimed at expanding the export structure, entering new markets, and promoting export development through the implementation of digital technologies

This article analyzes the dynamics of the republic's exports, explores the importance of exports in the economic development of the regions, and provides recommendations based on the export potential of different areas of the country.

This article outlines the set of legally-defined goals that constitute the "Uzbekistan - 2030" strategy. These goals include ensuring the stability of the national currency, increasing the income of the country’s population, ensuring the competitiveness of products manufactured within the country through a gradual transition to a market economy, increasing the volume of exports, localizing the production of imported goods, maintaining a moderate level of inflation, improving the living standards of our people, and placing our country among the "above-average income" states.
Unlike previously adopted strategies, this strategy has been adopted for the long term, and we can see that the current reforms are closely linked to the expected goals, as well as the growing year-on-year development of our country’s economy.

Being the fastest growing economic industry, tourism became one of the key revenue producers for most countries. Tourism not only provides a significant source of income for business entities, but also impacts on employment and economic welfare both directly and indirectly. This paper explores the vital role tourism exports play in world trade, focusing on their contribution to GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. It also examines pre and post pandemic situation in the industry globally, and considers the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. The findings highlight tourism’s importance in driving economic growth and underscore the need for sustainable practices in the industry through PEST analysis.

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of investments directed to the agricultural sector on economic growth in Uzbekistan. The research employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model using statistical data collected for the period 2000- 2024. The results of the analysis indicate that investments in the agricultural sector have a positive and statistically significant effect on economic growth. In addition, agricultural exports and labor resources are also identified as important factors influencing economic growth. The findings suggest that encouraging investment in the agricultural sector is essential for ensuring sustainable economic development

China is one of the world’s leading export-oriented economies and possesses one of the most advanced systems of state financial support for exports. At the core of this system lie specialized financial institutions including the Export-Import Bank of China, the China Development Bank, the state export credit insurance agency Sinosure, as well as budgetary and tax incentive mechanisms. The article analyzes the institutional structure and financial support mechanisms for export activities in the PRC and identifies the key factors underlying the high effectiveness of China’s model. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the main elements of China’s state export policy, including regulatory frameworks, instruments of crediting, insurance, subsidization, and the digitalization of foreign trade processes

This study assesses Uzbekistan’s innovation efficiency from 2020 to 2025 using Global Innovation Index (GII) data and compares it with global leaders (Switzerland, Sweden, USA), top overperformers (India, Vietnam, Morocco), and regional peers (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan). Although Uzbekistan’s overall GII rank improved to 79th in 2025, its innovation outputs remain far below inputs, resulting in an average efficiency gap of 23 ranks. The three countries of India, Vietnam, and Morocco achieve better results than expected based on their input levels, but Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan produce outcomes that fall short of their potential. The main challenge for Uzbekistan is not investment levels but weak conversion of inputs into outputs, due to limited R&D commercialization, weak industry–research linkages, and low high-tech exports. The research suggests Uzbekistan should improve its national innovation system coordination through targeted foreign investment and venture financing for selected sectors to build an innovation-based economy

This article presents a scientific analysis of the economic activity of small business entities in Uzbekistan, including the dynamics of their development and structural changes across sectors and regions. The strategic importance of small businesses in the national economy particularly their contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), participation in foreign economic activities, and role in ensuring employment defines the scientific and practical relevance of this study. The analysis of the economic indicators of small business entities was carried out based on data from the Statistics Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Specifically, the study examines their share in GDP, involvement in exports, and development trends across various sectors. Furthermore, existing challenges and their underlying causes are analyzed, and both practical and strategic recommendations aimed at further development of the sector are proposed. The conclusions and recommendations presented in the article contribute to enhancing the efficiency of small business entities in the national economy and improving mechanisms of state support.

The article separately analyzes the issues of export of national products of Uzbekistan through e-commerce, presents the issues of content, prospects for the development of the industry, the legal basis, the role of our economy in the field of e-commerce services, problems in the field of increasing exports of national products in Uzbekistan and proposals for its solution.

This article examines the state of implementation of international standards and theoretical foundations of the quality management system at the enterprises of the “O‘zto‘qimachiliksanoat”  association. The dynamics of the volume of textile exports and FHI% are also highlighted.

This article sheds light on the modern trends of the development of New Uzbekistan at the international level between foreign countries and regions, strategies and practices aimed at strengthening economic relations. Uzbekistan is of strategic importance in Central Asia and has been developing large-scale cooperative relations with major countries and organizations such as China, Russia, the USA and the European Union. The article provides detailed information about our country's contribution to the world economy, the share of imports and exports, and its role in international relations.