Uzbekistan Steps onto the Global Stage: What WTO Accession Means for Citizens and Businesses
Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO could reshape the economy, affecting prices, jobs, and businesses
Economy
Uzbekistan Business Confidence Rises Sharply in January 2026
The improvement was driven by better assessments of current conditions
Uzbekistan’s Economy in 2025: Ten Insights for Investors from Freedom Broker
Strong growth, lower inflation and record bank profits highlight resilience, but structural challenges remain
Uzbekistan to Shift from State Control to Market Supervision
The reform also targets outdated standards
Uzbekistan Records 7.2% Inflation in January 2026
Regionally, the highest annual inflation was recorded in Fergana
Uzbekistan to Resume WTO Talks with Chinese Taipei in Geneva
Urunov said joining the WTO is primarily an economic process
Uzbekistan Housing Sales Rise More Than 15% in 2025
The strongest growth in transaction activity was recorded in Bukhara region
IMF Forecasts 3.9% GDP Growth for Middle East and Central Asia in 2026
Global inflation is forecast at 3.8% this year and 3.4% next year
Kyrgyzstan’s Annual Inflation Reaches 8.9% in September 2025
WEF Survey Sees Uzbekistan Growth Continuing in 2026
Experts classified Uzbekistan as one of the countries with “sustained growth”
China Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.19 Trln in 2025
Exports from the world’s second-largest economy rose 6.6%
UN Estimates Uzbekistan Economy Grew 7.3% in 2025
UN expects GDP growth to slow to 6% this year
Uzbekistan Plans 29 New Laws in 2026 to Advance WTO Accession
In 2025, Uzbekistan adopted 30 legal documents linked to WTO accession
Uzbekistan GDP for 2026 Projected at $167 Bn
He also announced the launch of the “Doubling Productivity and Efficiency” programme
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Reaches $72.8 Bn in 11M 2025
Exports during January–November totalled $30.9 bn
Belarus Welcomes Uzbekistan’s Potential Full Membership in EAEU
Uzbekistan has held observer status in the EAEU since December 2020
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Rises to $43.97 Bn, Slowing but Still Growing
New data shows slower borrowing pace as multilateral lenders remain Uzbekistan’s biggest creditors
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy Reveals Draft Budget for 2026
The ministry also set a lower cap of on foreign borrowing
Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises to $44 Bn as Growth Slows
The pace of debt growth is slowing
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Forecasts 7.5% Economic Growth
The fiscal deficit is forecast at 3% of GDP
Uzbekistan’s Annual Inflation Reaches 7.5% in November
Fergana saw the highest annual inflation
Uzbekistan Advised by IMF to Strengthen Banking Oversight
The fund also praised Uzbekistan’s progress towards joining the WTO
IMF Praises Uzbekistan’s Strong Economic Growth
Growth was supported by increased investment and strong consumer demand
Uzbekistan To Reach $200 Bn GDP by 2030
GDP is expected to grow by 7% this year