Uzbekistan's banking assets exceed one quadrillion soums, increasing by 18% year-on-year

According to the Central Bank, in the first half of 2026, the volume of mortgage loans issued by banks in Uzbekistan reached 13.1 trillion soms. This figure exceeds the amount for the same period last year by 3.7 trillion soms, which is a growth of almost 39%. The number of people who received mortgage loans increased from 31,589 to 42,575 people, an increase of 10,986 borrowers, or 34.8%. At the same time, the average loan size slightly increased, rising from approximately 299 million to 308 million soms.

Structure of mortgage lending

A significant part of the lending was directed towards purchasing housing on the primary market—9.8 trillion soms, accounting for 75% of the total volume. 31,995 people obtained mortgages in the primary market. Last year, the share of the primary market also accounted for 75% of lending, with 6.93 trillion soms in loans issued to 23,596 borrowers.

On the secondary market, 3.3 trillion soms in loans were provided to 10,580 citizens. Compared to the first half of 2025, when this figure was 2.51 trillion soms for 7,993 people, the share of the secondary market remained at 25%.

Geography and largest lenders

The largest volume of mortgage loans was allocated in Tashkent—4.01 trillion soms, demonstrating a growth of approximately 36% compared to the previous year (2.96 trillion soms). The second place was held by the Andijan region with an amount of 1.11 trillion soms versus 747.2 billion soms the previous year. Following in terms of lending volume are Kashkadarya region (963 billion soms), Fergana region (888 billion soms), and Surkhandarya region (834 billion soms).

The smallest lending volumes were recorded in Syrdarya region (356 billion soms), Jizzakh region (414 billion soms), Bukhara region (505 billion soms), and Karakalpakstan (508 billion soms).

The largest lender among banks is recognized as Xalq Banki (People's Bank), which issued mortgages worth 2.2 trillion soms. It is followed by 'Agrobank' (1.96 trillion soms), 'Milliy Bank' (1.68 trillion soms), 'Ipoteka-bank' (1.58 trillion soms), and 'Uzpromstroybank' (1.29 trillion soms).

Demographics and rates

Among mortgage recipients, men accounted for 54%, and women for 46%, which is a change from last year when the ratio was 61% and 39% respectively. The main mass of borrowers consists of citizens aged 31 to 50 years, who accounted for 65% of all loans, or 27,516 people. Another 25% of recipients, namely 10,903 people, were in the age group of 18 to 30 years, and 10% were over 50 years old.

The average interest rate for mortgages financed from the republican budget was 16.8%, down from 17.5%. Rates for funds from the Uzbekistan Mortgage Refinancing Company reached 21.6%, while the banks' own funds showed a decrease from 23.5% to 20.1%.

Additional market trends

Previously, in the first quarter, there was a noted increase in real estate transactions by 48.4% before the introduction of escrow accounts. The volume of mortgages during this period increased by 29%, and construction by 15.5%. Apartment prices in new buildings rose by 8.1% in dollar terms, and in the secondary market by 9.4% in soms (although the growth rate in soms was lower). It is worth noting that land in Tashkent became cheaper. Previously, in the Central Bank's 2025 review, it was indicated that apartment prices in Tashkent were growing in dollars but remained almost unchanged in soms.

From January to May 2026, large enterprises in Uzbekistan produced chemical products totaling 19.7 trillion soms.

Production Dynamics

According to the National Statistical Committee data, the production volume increased by 4.7% compared to the same period in 2025.

Regional Leaders

The Navoi region recorded the largest volume of chemical production, with total output reaching 5.4 trillion soms. The second place was held by the Karakalpakstan Republic with production amounting to 3.6 trillion soms, and the Tashkent region showed a result of 2.9 trillion soms.

Production in Other Regions

Chemical production in the Kashkadarya region amounted to 2.6 trillion soms, while in the city of Tashkent it reached 2 trillion soms. The Fergana region produced 1.9 trillion soms.

Volume in Other Regions

In the remaining regions, production was distributed as follows: Andijan region — 362.2 billion soms, Samarkand region — 341 billion soms, Bukhara region — 239.9 billion soms, Namangan region — 209.3 billion soms, and Jizzakh region — 130.9 billion soms. Additionally, the Khorezm region provided output at the level of 36.2 billion soms, Syrdarya region — 17.7 billion soms, and Sokhondaryo region — 12.3 billion soms.