The European Union is providing Uzbekistan with customs preferences, including zero rates, on more than 6,200 types of goods under the GSP+ regime. This was announced by Umidjon Azamkhodjaev, General Director of UzbekExpertiza JSC, as reported by Daryo.uz.
More than 1,600 Uzbek enterprises are registered in the REX system and enjoy preferential terms when supplying to the European market. Exports include textiles, chemicals, agricultural products, and food products.
In 2025, Uzbekistan's exports of goods and services to Europe reached $2.3 billion, and in the first half of 2026, they exceeded $1.1 billion. Uzbekistan joined the GSP+ in April 2021. The current trade regime is valid until December 31, 2027.
GSP+ is of strategic importance for Uzbekistan, as it allows the country to gradually reduce its dependence on traditional export markets and more actively pursue European markets.
It is particularly important that the preferential regime applies not only to raw materials but also to higher-value-added products such as textiles, chemicals, processed goods, and food products. The growth of exports to the EU demonstrates that Uzbek companies are already taking advantage of these opportunities, but the potential is significantly greater than current volumes.
Tashkent's key task is to translate tariff advantages into sustainable export growth. This requires improving product quality, meeting European technical and environmental standards, developing logistics, and expanding the number of companies registered with REX.
Furthermore, the GSP+ agreement, which runs until the end of 2027, makes preparations for the next stage of trade relations with the EU particularly important. Successful implementation of the regime could strengthen Uzbekistan's position in the European market and attract new investment in export-oriented production.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
September 3, 2026