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According to Reuters, daily diesel fuel production in Russia rose from about 160,000 tonnes in early October to almost 180,000 tonnes after the easing of export restrictions. The increase is linked to the agreements between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on October 9 to resume supplies to the US. At current rates, export capacity could exceed one million tonnes per month.
Otabek YusupovSouth Korea's GDP grew 1.0% quarter on quarter in Q3 — against the central bank's forecast of 0.3%. Semiconductor exports reached $148 billion, while real gross income posted its fastest growth in almost 49 years. Analysts warn of the economy's dependence on a single sector.
Aziz KarimovAccording to customs statistics, in 2025 China's exports to the US fell by 19.5% to about 3.01 trillion yuan ($420 billion), while total exports grew by 6.1% to about $3.77 trillion. The growth was driven by shipments to ASEAN (+14%, about $665 billion) and the EU (+9%, about $560 billion). In 2026, growth continued thanks to machinery, electronics, electric vehicles and batteries. According to customs statistics, in 2025 China's exports to the US fell by 19.5% to about 3.01 trillion yuan ($420 billion), while total exports grew by 6.1% to about $3.77 trillion. The growth was driven by shipments to ASEAN (+14%, about $665 billion) and the EU (+9%, about $560 billion). In 2026, growth continued thanks to machinery, electronics, electric vehicles, and batteries.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Aegean Exporters' Association, Turkish seafood shipments to China grew 190% in monetary terms in January–September, exceeding $18 million, and rose 153% in volume to 1,588 tonnes. The growth began after the signing of bilateral protocols on veterinary and sanitary requirements last October. Salmon and tuna lead the way.
Sevara AzamovaDeputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia expects to restore diesel fuel exports, including supplies to the US, by the end of 2026. Other countries will also be able to receive Russian diesel if sufficient volumes are available beyond the needs of the American market, but refineries have not yet returned to their previous production levels.
Javlon TursunovDeputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia could return to its previous volumes of diesel fuel exports by the end of 2026 if the planned schedule is maintained. The pace of supply recovery depends on the capabilities of domestic refineries, which are not yet able to ensure the previous volumes. Before restrictions were introduced, monthly exports amounted to about 3.5 million tonnes.
Javlon TursunovReducing dependence on oil remains a key element of Azerbaijan's economic strategy. In the Business Horizons program, Deputy Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund (ABDF) Yasin Jalilov named the processing of agricultural products, green energy and pharmaceuticals as promising areas. Sales of the Sumgait Chemical Industrial Park in the first half of 2025 exceeded 572 million euros, while exports of agricultural products from January to July 2026 grew by almost 23%.
Javlon TursunovRussian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia is capable of fully restoring diesel fuel export volumes by the end of 2026 if it stays on schedule. Currently, exports are being restored within the capacity limits of refineries. On October 10, the government partially lifted the ban on diesel exports, allowing the supply of 500 thousand tonnes.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee, the ten largest export markets account for more than 50% of the country's total exports. Russia remains the leader with $3.2 billion, followed by China ($2 billion) and Afghanistan ($1.2 billion). Total exports to the top-10 destinations amounted to about $11.75 billion, or roughly 51.3% of all exports.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan, in January-September 2026 electricity exports grew to 3.4 billion kWh (+21.4%), while imports fell to 1.9 billion kWh (-27.2%). Net exports reached 1.5 billion kWh. According to statistics, in monetary terms over eight months exports amounted to $139.2 million and imports to $57.5 million.
Sevara AzamovaVoatsiperifery, a wild pepper endemic to Madagascar and highly prized by international chefs, is under threat: harvesters often cut down the vines together with their support trees, and the island's forests have shrunk by 27% between 1990 and 2025 according to FAO. The pepper sells in France for 150–200 euros per kilogram, but there is no national system for tracking harvesting and exports. Entrepreneurs are experimenting with plantation cultivation and organic certification.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Ministry of Energy, in January–September 2026 Uzbekistan produced 69.6 billion kWh of electricity — 8.4% more than a year earlier. Solar and wind plants generated 10.5 billion kWh, hydroelectric plants 6.6 billion kWh. Exports grew by 21.4%, imports fell by 27.2%. By the end of the year, 94.6 billion kWh is planned to be produced.
Sevara AzamovaIn the third quarter, China's GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year and 1.2% quarter-on-quarter, beating forecasts. Growth over the first nine months — 4.6% — falls within Beijing's target range of 4.5–5%. Strong export performance, linked to the AI and technology sector, is offsetting weak domestic demand, while expectations of large-scale stimulus have declined.
Nilufar KarimovaChina's GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026, beating forecasts (4.4% per an AFP survey) and accelerating from 4.3% in Q2. Growth was driven by exports, especially high-tech products, amid weak domestic demand, a downturn in the property market and falling investment. The trade surplus for the nine months reached $938 billion, heightening friction with the EU and the US.
Nilufar KarimovaIranian exports to Pakistan have been 'temporarily' halted due to sanctions against Iran's banking system, said Peyman Sanandaji, head of the transport commission of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce. Imports from Pakistan continue, and the land border remains open.
Dilnoza RahimovaTürkiye's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said at Innovation Week in Istanbul that the average export value per kilogram rose to $1.73, and to $2.11 excluding low-tech goods. In the defense industry the figure reached $61.5 per kilogram. The share of high-tech exports grew from 30.4% in 2002 to 43.7% by the end of 2025.
Nilufar KarimovaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at the Türkiye Innovation Week 2026 event in Istanbul, said that in 2025 the country exported defense and aerospace products worth more than $10 billion to 180 countries and regions. He also announced a goal of creating 100,000 tech startups by 2030 and commented on the investment fund investigations.
Nilufar KarimovaAccording to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), Turkey's exports to ten BRICS countries in the first nine months of the year amounted to $18.2 billion. The largest destination was Russia ($4.1 billion, −2.5%), followed by the UAE ($3.3 billion), Egypt ($3.1 billion, +28.6%) and China ($3 billion, +40.8%). Overall Turkish exports grew by 5.2% to $210.9 billion.
Dilnoza Rahimova
