Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$436K
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$107.0M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$106.6M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $436K from Turkmenistan and exported $107.0M to it, across 21 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.3M from Turkmenistan and exported $277.4M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $106.6M with Turkmenistan, exporting 245.4× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Turkmenistan of $436K in August 2026 ran 91% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation with one of the world's largest natural gas reserves, making hydrocarbons the dominant driver of its export economy. The country operates a largely state-controlled trade environment, with China being the primary destination for its natural gas exports via the Central Asia–China pipeline. Imports are heavily focused on machinery, chemicals, and foodstuffs to support infrastructure development.
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Turkmenistan's exports are dominated by natural gas, crude oil, and petroleum products, along with cotton fiber and textiles.
Turkmenistan's government controls most major industries and trade flows, which can create barriers for foreign businesses including limited market access, currency restrictions, and non-transparent regulatory processes.
China is by far the largest trading partner, particularly for natural gas. Russia, Turkey, and UAE are also significant partners for imports and other exports.
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$73.0M
Services Imports
$8.0M
The top U.S. imports from Turkmenistan are Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon, US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement and Numismatic Collections & Coins Over 100 Years Old, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $212K | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $202K |
| 3 | $12K | |
| 4 | $7K | |
| 5 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $3K |
| 6 | $0 | |
| 7 | $0 | |
| 8 | $0 | |
| 9 | $0 | |
| 10 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $46.4M |
| 2 | $28.3M | |
| 3 |
| $8.6M |
| 4 | $4.5M |
| 5 | $3.4M |
| 6 | $3.2M |
| 7 | $3.1M |
| 8 | $2.3M |
| 9 | $1.9M |
| 10 | $1.3M |