AKIPRESS.COM - Uzbekistan has significantly ramped up gas exports in early 2025. According to data released by the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan remained a net exporter of natural gas in the first four months of the year, Kun.uz reported.

From January to April 2025, Uzbekistan exported more natural gas than it imported. Gas imports from Russia and Turkmenistan plunged nearly threefold to $150.5 million. In January, imports totaled $27.8 million, followed by a steep drop to $8 million in February and just $2.7 million in March. However, in April, gas imports rebounded dramatically – rising 41.5 times to $112 million.

In contrast, exports to China saw a significant surge. Gas exports to the country increased by 85%, reaching $199.7 million over the same four-month period. Monthly figures show a sharp rise: $21.8 million in January, $20.2 million in February, $52.3 million in March, and a peak of $105.4 million in April.