Uzbekistan to Expand Indian Meat Imports and Grow Jute on 50,000 Hectares
Economy
Uzbekistan plans to deepen agricultural and food-sector cooperation with India, covering meat supplies, seed production and the cultivation of new crops. One of the new priorities is to expand jute cultivation to at least 50,000 hectares in the coming years. Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov outlined the plans in an interview during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.
Indian agricultural companies are already involved in seed projects in Uzbekistan. Salt-tolerant cotton varieties are being tested across 12,000 hectares in Khorezm, while new vegetable and feed crop seeds are also being introduced. The two sides are working jointly on developing new crop varieties.
Meat is another major area of cooperation. Uzbekistan plans to increase imports from India and develop joint ventures with Allana Group. Uzbek specialists are expected to take part in meat preparation in India, including slaughter and compliance checks for halal requirements. Logistics are planned to be developed with Turkish partners through the port of Mersin.
According to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee, the country imported 72,000 tonnes of beef worth $359.5 million in January–June 2026. India was the largest supplier, accounting for 33,900 tonnes, or about 47% of total imports.
Jute cultivation is also being expanded. The crop is currently grown on nearly 2,000 hectares, with plans to increase the area to at least 50,000 hectares in the coming years. The minister said Uzbekistan currently imports around $30 million worth of natural fibres annually.
Uzbekistan is also testing early-maturing cumin varieties from India. More than 10 tonnes of seeds were imported this year, with the crop being planted between rows of cotton. The project involves Nath Bio-Genes.
Meat is another major area of cooperation. Uzbekistan plans to increase imports from India and develop joint ventures with Allana Group. Uzbek specialists are expected to take part in meat preparation in India, including slaughter and compliance checks for halal requirements. Logistics are planned to be developed with Turkish partners through the port of Mersin.
According to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee, the country imported 72,000 tonnes of beef worth $359.5 million in January–June 2026. India was the largest supplier, accounting for 33,900 tonnes, or about 47% of total imports.
Jute cultivation is also being expanded. The crop is currently grown on nearly 2,000 hectares, with plans to increase the area to at least 50,000 hectares in the coming years. The minister said Uzbekistan currently imports around $30 million worth of natural fibres annually.
Uzbekistan is also testing early-maturing cumin varieties from India. More than 10 tonnes of seeds were imported this year, with the crop being planted between rows of cotton. The project involves Nath Bio-Genes.
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