Digital Transformation of Uzbekistan's Foreign Trade and the Effectiveness of Prospects for Integration Into International Markets

This thesis examines the digital transformation of Uzbekistan's foreign trade, the electronic modernization of customs and logistics processes, and the prospects for deeper integration into international markets. The study analyzes foreign-trade dynamics in 2021-2025 and assesses the channels through which digital customs infrastructure, data exchange, electronic declarations, automated risk management, and e-logistics can improve trade efficiency. According to national statistics, Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover increased from USD 42.2 billion in 2021 to USD 82.8 billion in 2025 [1]. Although this growth cannot be attributed to digitalization alone, reduced document-processing time, faster customs clearance, and integration of logistics information systems are important factors in lowering transaction costs [4; 5]. The paper proposes aligning digital trade infrastructure with international standards, widening SME access to export platforms, strengthening cross-border data exchange, and coordinating these reforms with Uzbekistan's WTO accession process [3; 6].