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Economy
Uzbekistan Services Sector Grows 16.1% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan’s services sector expanded 16.1% in Q1 2026, driven by trade, finance, and transport, with strong regional growth and rising digital services.
Retail Trade in Uzbekistan Grows 25.4% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan’s retail trade rose 25.4% in early 2026, driven mainly by small businesses, which dominate retail, wholesale, and food service …
Uzbekistan Small Business Contributes 45.6% of GDP
Small businesses in Uzbekistan account for 45.6% of GDP as of April 2026, driving investment, exports, employment, and key sectors …
Meat Imports in Uzbekistan Rise 63 Percent
Uzbekistan’s meat import spending rose 62.8% to $320.6 million in Jan–Apr 2026, driven by surging beef, lamb, and emerging poultry …
Tashkent Region Explores Spanish AgriTech Innovation
Tashkent Region delegation visits Spain to study greenhouse farming, seed production, and digital agriculture technologies to modernize Uzbekistan’s agro sector.
Uzbekistan Oil Product Imports Rise 24 Percent
Uzbekistan increased imports of oil and petroleum products by 23.8% in January–April 2026, driven by a sharp rise in gasoline …
Uzbekistan and Mongolia Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade
Uzbekistan and Mongolia have agreed to increase trade turnover to US$100 million and expand cooperation in industry, agriculture, logistics, and …
Uzbekistan Gains Access to UAE Livestock Market
The UAE has approved veterinary certificates allowing Uzbekistan to export poultry, eggs, and rabbit meat to the Emirati market.
Tashkent to Launch 16 New Bus Routes in Expansion
Tashkent plans to introduce 16 new bus routes by year-end as part of broader efforts to expand and modernize its …
Uzbekistan Car Imports Surge 137% Amid EV Boom
Uzbekistan’s passenger car import value rose 137% to US$508.3 million, driven by explosive growth in electric and hybrid vehicle imports, …