ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 13. Trade
turnover at the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade center “Shabat” has
shown a consistent upward trend, Trend reports via the State Customs Service of
Turkmenistan.
According to information, from January through March,
approximately 60,000 Uzbek citizens visited the center, resulting
in exports of over 1,700 tons of goods from Turkmenistan. During
the same period, more than 250 tons of goods were imported into
Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan.
Turkmen exports through the center are predominantly composed of
non-alcoholic beverages, confectionery, fresh tomatoes, household
chemicals, and textiles. On the other hand, imports from Uzbekistan
mainly consist of household goods, dried fruits, and textiles.
The “Shabat” border trade center, which began operations in
November 2025, facilitates trade transactions that are exempt from
customs duties and other levies.
