Source: emeat.ru
In January–February 2026, Uzbekistan imported meat products with a total value of $156.9 million, which is almost twice the figure for the same period in 2025, when imports amounted to $89.2 million. This is according to data from the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan.
The largest share of imports was beef. In the first two months of this year, Uzbekistan imported 25,870 tons of beef worth $120.89 million, up from 17,340 tons valued at $68.34 million in January–February 2025.
Chicken imports also rose. In 2026, shipments reached 11,230 tons worth $13.78 million, compared with 9,130 tons worth $11.44 million during the same period last year.
Lamb imports declined slightly to 3,300 tons, although the value of imports increased to $8.15 million.
Growth was also recorded in the meat by-products segment, rising from 3,030 tons ($2.81 million) in January–February 2025 to 5,480 tons worth $5.94 million in 2026.
Meanwhile, imports of canned meat products rose from 547.4 tons to 1,100 tons, while the value of shipments increased from $1.72 million to $4.57 million. Supplies of chicken, duck and pork also increased. In addition, imports of smoked and salted meat, as well as goose meat, were recorded for the first time. Imports of horse meat totaled 68.15 tons worth $220,000.
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