According to the National Statistical Committee data, major enterprises in Uzbekistan produced beverages worth 11.6 trillion soms between January and May 2026. This figure demonstrates a growth of 11.3% compared to the same period last year.
The largest volume of production was recorded in the city of Tashkent, which released goods worth 7.2 trillion soms over five months. The second place was held by the Tashkent region with a figure of 1.8 trillion soms.
Following in terms of production volume are the Khorezm region, where 867.8 billion soms were produced, the Namangan region with 480.4 billion soms, and the Samarkand region, which showed 430.3 billion soms. The Bukhara region added 217.2 billion soms to the total volume.
In the Karakalpakstan Republic, major enterprises produced beverages worth 180.2 billion soms. In the Kashkadarya region, the amount was 96.9 billion soms, and the Fergana region provided 84.9 billion soms. Figures were also noted for the Syrdarya region (70 billion soms), Andijan region (65 billion soms), Surkhandarya region (57.5 billion soms), Jizzakh region (27.8 billion soms), and Navoi region (9.2 billion soms).
As of June 1, 2026, the total loan portfolio of the banking system of Uzbekistan reached 636 trillion sums, demonstrating a 12% growth compared to the same period last year.
Simultaneously, the share of loans allocated to individuals increased from 34% to 37%, indicating a strengthening role of retail lending in the country. The total volume of loans provided to the population amounted to 232.9 trillion sums.
Despite the growth of the retail sector, industry remains the largest lending sector, providing 139.5 trillion sums. However, the share of this sector in the total credit portfolio decreased over the year—from 28% to 22%.
The agricultural credit portfolio reached 67.2 trillion sums, accounting for 11% of the total volume. The trade and services sector provided 53.2 trillion sums, or 8% of the portfolio, while transport and communications attracted 34.4 trillion sums, or 5%.
The construction sector demonstrated the fastest growth rate among all economic activities. The lending volume in this industry increased by 48% compared to last year, reaching 21.6 trillion sums.
