Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan exported 64.8 thousand tons of apricots valued at US$62.3 million to 14 countries during January-August 2024, according to the Statistics Agency.

This represents an increase of US$21.6 million and 15 thousand tons compared to the same period last year.

The growth in apricot exports is primarily attributed to the quality and price competitiveness of Uzbek apricots. Additionally, a successful marketing strategy has been implemented to promote apricots in international markets.

During the first 8 months of 2024, Uzbekistan exported the largest volumes of apricots to the following countries:

- Russia – 51.5 thousand tons

- Kazakhstan – 8.1 thousand tons

- Kyrgyzstan – 2.7 thousand tons

- Azerbaijan – 1.5 thousand tons

- Belarus – 721 tons