In the first four months of 2023, Uzbekistan's knitted product exports surged to 21,800 tons, fetching an impressive $102.9 million, reports Trend. This represents a noteworthy increase of $12.2 million compared to the same period last year. 

Among the top importers of Uzbek knitted products, Russia secured the leading spot with imports valued at $32.8 million, followed closely by Kyrgyzstan at $28.7 million. Italy ranked third, importing goods worth $17.2 million, with Azerbaijan ($6.2 million), Belarus ($5.5 million), Armenia ($3.8 million), and Poland ($3.3 million) also making substantial purchases. 

Renowned as a global powerhouse in the production of natural textile fibers, cotton yarn, and knitwear, Uzbekistan boasts an impressive textile sector with over 7,000 operational enterprises. The nation's firm position as a key player in the industry is further solidified by its status as a leading cotton exporter worldwide. 

Uzbekistan actively seeks foreign investment to propel its textile sector's growth and development, recognizing the immense potential it holds for expansion