Turkmenistan and China: Three-Month Trade Turnover Exceeds $2.2 Billion
Strategic economic relations between Turkmenistan and China continued their steady growth in the first quarter of 2026. According to data provided by the Chinese Customs Service, the mutual trade turnover between the two countries in January-March reached $2,228,008,000.
An analysis of trade relations shows that Turkmenistan holds a major position as an exporter in this partnership. Key figures for the reporting period are as follows:
- Turkmen Exports: In the first three months of the year, Turkmenistan sent products worth $1,895,862,000 to China. This figure accounts for the bulk of the total trade turnover.
- Chinese Imports: During the same period, the volume of goods purchased by Turkmenistan from China amounted to $332,344,000.
- March Results: In March 2026 alone, mutual trade turnover exceeded $672 million.
The consistent growth of trade relations between the two countries can also be seen from last year's results. Throughout 2025 (January-December), trade turnover between Turkmenistan and China exceeded $10,046,000,000, reaching record levels. The results of the first months of 2026 testify that this high momentum is being maintained.
