Central Asia: A Brief Overview of International Trade

As stated in the United States Strategy for Central Asia 2019-2025, Central Asia is a geostrategic region important to United States national security interests; “a stable and secure Central Asia contributes directly to U.S. efforts to counter terrorism, support regional stability, promote energy security, and enhance economic prosperity in the region and beyond.” This briefing provides a high-level overview of Central Asia’s international trade profile, with a particular focus on trade with the United States to facilitate awareness of recent trade trends in the region.