ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, November 10. UK exports
to Turkmenistan surged in the four quarters to Q2 2025, reaching
$112.8 million, up 59.3 percent (or $41.9 million) compared with
the previous year.
The sudden leap put Turkmenistan in the UK’s export lineup as
the 138th largest destination, making waves in the trade
waters.
Data obtained by Trend from the UK Government’s Department for Business
and Trade (DBT) shows that goods exports accounted for $44.6
million (39.5 percent of total exports), while services dominated
with $68.2 million (60.5 percent).
Top 5 UK goods exported to Turkmenistan:
| Commodity | Exports (Q2 2025) | Change from Q2 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous electrical goods (capital) | $9.9 million | – |
| Aircraft | $7.6 million |
– |
| General industrial machinery (intermediate) | $6.6 million | ▲ 17.4 percent |
| Other manufacturers (capital) | $3.8 million | – |
| Scientific instruments (capital) | $2.3 million | – |
The data highlight the growing role of high-value equipment,
machinery, and technical services in the UK’s export portfolio to
Turkmenistan.
As regards Turkmen exports to the UK, in July 2025, the
principal export commodities from Turkmenistan to the United
Kingdom encompassed refined petroleum, valued at 35.8 thousand
pounds; wood crates, amounting to to19.4 thousand pounds; and
hydrometers, which totaled 5.27 thousand pounds.
