Uzbekistan imported 21,000 tons of beef worth $85.6mn in August 2026, marking the highest monthly volume since the beginning of the year, according to data from the Customs Committee.
The August volume was 3,000 tons, or 23.4%, higher than in July. Beef imports have varied throughout the year, with 11,600 tons imported in January, 14,300 tons in February and 12,700 tons in March. Imports amounted to 11,200 tons in April, declined to 9,300 tons in May and increased to 12,900 tons in June. By August, monthly purchases had reached 21,000 tons.
Overall, Uzbekistan imported 111,100 tons of beef worth $519mn between January and August 2026. The volume was 21,000 tons higher than during the same period of 2025. Uzbekistan’s annual demand for meat currently exceeds 2.1mn tons, while domestic production stands at 1.6mn tons.
The government plans to allocate $463mn for the development of the livestock sector and has announced incentives and other support measures for producers. Officials have also been tasked with importing 100,000 head of cattle from abroad by the end of 2026 as part of measures related to livestock development and domestic meat supply.
Earlier Daryo reported that Uzbekistan is seeking to increase meat imports from India and expand cooperation on joint production and processing projects, Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov said. The two countries have strengthened agricultural ties, particularly in livestock farming and food production, with work underway to increase supplies of lower-cost Indian meat products.
Joint ventures have already been established, while further cooperation with Indian company Alana is being planned. Meat imports will be required to meet halal and food safety standards, with Uzbek specialists expected to participate in preparation and slaughtering processes in India and imported products receiving relevant international and halal certification.
