Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.
Uzbek banks saw strong deposit growth in Q1 2026, with Octobank leading a 416% surge, reflecting increased client confidence and liquidity in the sector.
Uzbek payment firms Paynet, Payme, and Click report varied profit growth in Q1 2026, with Paynet leading due to a one-time dividend inflow following its Humo acquisition.
Uzbek banks expanded loans to over 623 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly in state banks despite a slight drop in NPL ratio.
Uzbek banks report strong profit growth and asset expansion in Q1 2026 amid rising competition and operational costs, highlighting strategic challenges for executives.