Author: Karimova, Khulkar Rahmanali Kizi

Annotation: The paper analyzes the current status of fruit and vegetable sector in Uzbekistan. Legal framework, structure of commodity producers and trade statistics are presented. It addresses different trade theories firstly concentrating on different basis and industries; then moving to trade theories mainly in agriculture sector. The study tries to identify a suitable agriculture trade theory to employ and derive main trade determinants, so that to formulate proper policy recommendation. Finally, the research outlines several recommendations to increase the production capacity of the sector and promote it into foreign markets. They cover the supply chain: from harvesting to the basket of consumers. The policy measures take into account tariff and non-tariff barriers and possible resolutions for them. The main recommendations focus on innovative approach: implementing digitalization of the sector. To achieve this target, main attention was given to research and development, marketing, to make the Uzbek branding more attractive in the global market.

Keywords: fruit and vegetable sector, export, trade theory, agricultural commodities, sustainable irrigation development, agriculture mechanization, agricultural market development, agro processing and value addition, institutional development, coordination and capacity strengthening, comparative advantages, the gravity theory.