Uzbekistan: Increasing apparel orders reflect shifts in brand sourcing strategies amid geopolitical challenges incl. tariffs & war
"Global brands shift to Uzbekistan as textile sourcing surges", 20 April 2026
Uzbekistan is emerging as a top exporter for textiles and apparel globally as tariffs and war change supply chain routes and sourcing...
According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in January 2026, the foreign trade turnover (FTT)...increased by 29.2 per cent, compared to the same period of 2025.
...textile exports amounted to $216.5 million, representing 12.8 per cent of total exports and an increase of 9 per cent compared to the same period of 2025...
“The increase in exports to markets like the UK and the US reflects a broader shift in sourcing strategy rather than one single factor,” Razzakov explained, adding that over the past few years, many brands have been reviewing their supplier base more carefully...
Over the past year alone, several companies have started to look for countries that are closer to their major markets and save them from any dent, that can be caused by the volatile geopolitical scenario in the supply chain...