Why is this important
Inflation directly affects the purchasing power of the population and the structure of consumer spending. Price dynamics allows us to assess the stability of the macroeconomic situation and the effectiveness of the economic policy being implemented. A detailed analysis of price increases and decreases for certain categories of goods shows which expenditure groups are putting the most pressure on households.
What happened
- The Statistics Committee published a report stating that monthly inflation in Uzbekistan decreased to 0.9% in December 2025.
- By the end of 2025, inflation in the country reached 7.3%, which is lower than the figure for the same period in 2024.
- The agency noted that the lowest level of annual inflation over the past five years was recorded.
Numbers and facts
- By the end of 2025, inflation in Uzbekistan was 7.3%.
- Over the past 12 months, food prices have increased by an average of 5.5%, non-food prices by 5.1%, and services by 13.9%.
- The largest price increases over the year were recorded for citrus fruits – 33.6% and cabbage – 31.8%.
- Lamb prices increased by 26.8%, boneless beef by 25%, and beef with bones by 23.9%.
- Cottonseed oil increased in price by 17.7%, cucumbers by 16%, sunflower oil by 12.7%, carrots by 10.8%, and eggplants by 8%.
- Milk prices increased by 5.7%, poultry by 3.7–4.2%, tomatoes by 2.6%, and premium flour bread by 1.6%.
- Over the year, prices for rice have fallen by 16.6%, bell peppers by 14.9%, eggs by 14.5%, sugar by 4.8%, and flour by 4.7%.
Context
- The slowdown in monthly inflation indicates that price pressures are easing at the end of the year.
- Moreover, the structure of annual price growth shows a significant difference between food products and services. Price declines for certain products partially offset increases in meat, vegetables, and oils.
- At the same time, a significant decrease in prices was recorded for a number of basic products, which affected the overall level of inflation.
