Why is this important
The growth in trade in services reflects the continued expansion of domestic economic activity, the consumer market, and the service sector in Uzbekistan. The highest concentration of volumes still remains in Tashkent and the country’s major economic regions. At the same time, the statistics show a noticeable gap between the leading regions and those with the lowest volumes of trade in services.
What happened
- According to the National Statistics Committee, the volume of trade in services in Uzbekistan totaled 75.1 trillion soums in January—March 2026.
- Compared to the same period last year, the figure increased by 19.4%.
Numbers and facts
- The leaders in terms of trade in services volume were Tashkent city with 28.4 trillion soums, Tashkent region with 6.7 trillion soums, and Fergana region with 5.8 trillion soums.
- The lowest figures were recorded in Syrdarya region with 945.7 billion soums, Navoi region with 1.7 trillion soums, and Jizzakh region with 2.3 trillion soums.
The regional breakdown further appeared as follows:
- Samarkand region — 5.6 trillion soums;
- Namangan region — 4.2 trillion soums;
- Andijan region — 4 trillion soums;
- Kashkadarya region — 3.7 trillion soums;
- Bukhara region — 3.6 trillion soums;
- Surkhandarya region — 3.2 trillion soums;
- Khorezm region — 2.5 trillion soums;
- Karakalpakstan — 2.3 trillion soums.
Context
- For the country’s economy, the growth in trade in services means the continued expansion of the service sector and increased business activity in the regions.
- At the same time, a significant share of the market continues to be concentrated in Tashkent, which substantially outpaces the other regions in terms of service volumes.
- The gap between the regions also demonstrates the continuing uneven development of the service sector and business infrastructure across the country.
