Foreign Experiences in Digitalization of Trade Services to The Population and Opportunities for Their Application in Uzbekistan

This article examines foreign experiences in the digitalization of trade services for the population, focusing on leading countries such as China, South Korea, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. The study analyzes e-commerce growth trends, digital payment system expansion, smart retail technology adoption, and logistics digitalization innovations across these economies during the period 2019–2024. Using a comparative analysis methodology and relevant statistical data, the article evaluates Uzbekistan's current digital trade readiness against international benchmarks and identifies critical gaps in infrastructure, regulation, human capital, and platform maturity. A four-pillar digitalization framework is proposed tailored to Uzbekistan's socioeconomic context. The findings reveal that while Uzbekistan's e-commerce sector is growing rapidly (CAGR of 55.9%), significant investment and regulatory reform are needed to close the gap with advanced economies. The article contributes practical, country-specific policy recommendations for accelerating the digitalization of trade services in Uzbekistan.