October 30, 15:30UzDaily

Uzbekistan's agricultural production grew by 4.6% over nine months

According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee, the total volume of production in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in Uzbekistan increased by 4.6% compared to the same period last year, reaching 465.3 trillion soums for the period from January to September 2026. This growth was ensured by an increase in both crop yields and livestock farming.

The largest share of the sector's total volume was occupied by crop production, animal husbandry, hunting, and related services, which amounted to 416.3 trillion soums. Forestry contributed 41.3 trillion soums, and fisheries provided 7.7 trillion soums.

Crop production and animal husbandry together with related services showed a growth of 4.7% compared to January-September 2025. Meanwhile, forestry showed an increase of 5%, and fisheries grew by 1.2%.

The National Statistical Committee specified that the calculations for 2026 took into account the results of the population and agricultural census conducted as of January 15, 2026. This census is carried out in accordance with Presidential Decree No. UP-173 dated September 19, 2025.

Regional dynamics and absolute indicators

Regional indicators in agriculture varied: the fastest growth in combined production (agriculture, forestry, and fisheries) was recorded in the Syrdarya region, where the increase was 7.8%. It was followed by Namangan region with a growth of 6.2%, then Surkhandarya region (5.7%), Jizzakh region (5.1%), and Kashkadarya region (4.9%).

More moderate growth was noted in the Karakalpakstan Republic (3.6%), Andijan region (3.8%), Fergana region (3.9%), as well as in Tashkent and Khorezm regions, where the increase was 4% each.

In absolute terms, Tashkent region led the country in the volume of production in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, which reached 53.8 trillion soums over the nine-month period. Samarkand region followed closely with 53.3 trillion soums, while Kashkadarya registered 46.2 trillion soums, Surkhandarya — 43.3 trillion soums, and Fergana — 41.7 trillion soums.

Production volume in Bukhara and Andijan regions amounted to 39.2 and 39.1 trillion soums, respectively. Jizzakh region showed 35.2 trillion soums, Namangan — 32 trillion soums, Khorezm — 27.8 trillion soums, and Navoi — 19.7 trillion soums. In the Karakalpakstan Republic, production reached 18.5 trillion soums, and in the Syrdarya region — 15.5 trillion soums.

Agricultural production details

Total agricultural production, including crops and livestock, in January-September 2026 amounted to 410.6 trillion soums, which is 4.6% more than in the corresponding period of 2025. Crop production reached 203 trillion soums, showing a growth of 6.9%, while livestock increased by 2.1%, reaching 207.6 trillion soums.

Samarkand region demonstrated the highest volume of agricultural production—46.6 trillion soums, followed by Tashkent region (44.6 trillion soums), Kashkadarya (42.6 trillion soums), and Surkhandarya (40.9 trillion soums). The lowest figures were recorded in the Syrdarya region (13.3 trillion soums), Karakalpakstan Republic (14.2 trillion soums), and Navoi region (17.9 trillion soums).

Syrdarya also noted the fastest growth in agricultural production—9%, followed by Namangan (6.6%) and Surkhandarya (5.6%). Lower growth rates were recorded in Samarkand region (3.4%), as well as in Tashkent region and Karakalpakstan Republic (both 3.7%).

The main contribution to agricultural production came from dehqan and household farms, which accounted for 62.3% of the total volume. Commercial farms contributed 26.7%, and agricultural enterprises — 11%.

During the first nine months of 2026, Uzbekistan produced 9.9 million tons of grain crops, which is 16.3% more than the previous year. Potato production grew by 6.6% to 3.56 million tons, and vegetables increased by 3.6% to 10.8 million tons. Additionally, the country released 2.87 million tons of melons and pumpkins, 3.31 million tons of fruits and berries, and 1.8 million tons of grapes; the respective categories showed growth of 4.5%, 4.1%, and 4.6%.

Among the main crop categories, grain showed the strongest growth at 16.3%, followed by raw cotton production (11.8%) and potatoes (6.6%). Kashkadarya region led in grain production with 1.03 million tons. Jizzakh region harvested 977,300 tons, Samarkand — 973,500 tons, and Surkhandarya — 966,200 tons. Samarkand became the largest potato producer, releasing 935,000 tons. Namangan followed with 344,000 tons, Fergana — 339,900 tons, and Andijan — 328,400 tons. Samarkand also led in vegetable production, harvesting 1.79 million tons. Fergana region produced 1.35 million tons of vegetables, Andijan — 1.33 million tons, and Surkhandarya — 1.08 million tons.

In grain production, commercial farms accounted for 70.6%, dehqan and household farms — 14.1%, and agricultural enterprises — 15.3%. Regarding potatoes, production was mainly provided by dehqan and household farms, which accounted for 68.6% of the national volume. Commercial farms contributed 27.7%, and agricultural enterprises — 3.7%.

A similar picture was observed in vegetable production: dehqan and household farms accounted for 60.6%, commercial farms — 33.4%, and agricultural enterprises — 6%. Dehqan and household farms also supplied the largest share of melons and pumpkins, fruits, berries, and grapes.

Livestock and fishery

Livestock reached 207.6 trillion soums in January-September 2026, which is 2.1% more than last year. Samarkand region recorded the highest volume of livestock products—24.35 trillion soums, followed by Kashkadarya (23.68 trillion soums) and Tashkent region (22.38 trillion soums). Surkhandarya produced products worth 19.82 trillion soums, and Bukhara — 19.36 trillion soums. The lowest figures were recorded in the Syrdarya region (4.72 trillion soums), Karakalpakstan Republic (7.39 trillion soums), and Navoi region (11.85 trillion soums).

Fergana region demonstrated the fastest growth in livestock at 3.9%, followed by Namangan (3.7%), Tashkent region (2.5%), and Surkhandarya (2.1%).

Meat production in live weight reached 1.92 million tons, which is 2.1% higher compared to January-September 2025. Dairy production grew by 1.7% to 7.38 million tons, and egg production increased by 7.5% to 7.48 billion eggs. Wool amounted to 32,200 tons, which is 6.2% more, and the number of karakul skins produced increased by 7.2%, reaching 938,000 pieces.

Fish catch reached 270,800 tons, corresponding to a growth of 5.8%. Dehqan and household farms remain the main producers of meat and milk, accounting for 78.3% of the live weight meat output and 87.9% of milk production. Commercial farms contributed 8.6% to meat production and 9.3% to milk, while agricultural enterprises accounted for 13.1% and 2.8%, respectively. Egg product distribution was more even: dehqan and household farms — 46.7%, agricultural enterprises — 35.9%, and commercial farms — 17.4%.

Dehqan and household farms also accounted for 74.3% of the country's wool and 66.8% of karakul skins. Commercial farms contributed 16% to wool production and 17.1% to karakul skins, while agricultural enterprises — 9.7% and 16.1%, respectively. In fisheries, dehqan and household farms accounted for 45.8% of production, agricultural enterprises — 29.6%, and commercial farms — 24.6%.

The National Statistical Committee noted that agricultural production statistics cover harvests and livestock from commercial farms, dehqan and household farms, as well as organizations engaged in agricultural activities.

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GDP in Uzbekistan grew by 8.3% from January to September 2026

According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee, Uzbekistan's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 1,755.5 trillion soums at current prices during the period from January to September 2026. This represents a real growth of 8.3% compared to the same period last year.

The service sector contributed the most to GDP growth, increasing by 8.9%, adding 4.2 percentage points to the overall growth. Specifically, trade, including accommodation and food services, expanded by 15.1%, while transport, storage, information, and communication services grew by 18.1%. Other services showed growth of 3.2%.

Industry increased by 8.1%, contributing an increase of 2.0 percentage points to GDP. Construction activity grew by 12.5%, adding 1.0 percentage point. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing increased by 4.6%, contributing 0.7 percentage points. Net taxes on products grew by 8.4%, accounting for 0.4 percentage points.

During the first nine months of 2026, industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan produced goods worth 1,085.7 trillion soums, reflecting an 8.1% growth in industrial production compared to the previous year. Manufacturing accounted for 86.9% of total industrial output, while mining and quarrying accounted for 6.5%.

Other sectors included electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning production (6.0%) and water supply, sewerage, waste collection, and disposal (0.6%). All major industrial segments showed growth: manufacturing grew by 8.6%, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning production by 10.1%, mining and quarrying by 3.1%, and water resource management, sewerage, and waste by 1.6%.

Growth in manufacturing was supported by an increase in the production of machinery and equipment not elsewhere classified, which reached 148.9% of the January–September 2025 level. Output of other transport equipment reached 133.9% of last year's level, and output of other finished goods reached 132.3%. However, tobacco product output decreased to 83.4% of the year-ago level.

The total volume of agricultural, forestry, and fishing products and services amounted to 465.346.7 billion soums, equivalent to 104.6% of the level recorded in January–September 2025. Agricultural production, livestock farming, hunting, and related services generated 416.344.7 billion soums, or 104.7% of the previous year's level.

Forestry contributed 41.253.3 billion soums, corresponding to 105.0%, and fishing contributed 7.748.7 billion soums, or 101.2%. The main driver of growth was the 4.6% increase in agricultural production. Among all categories of farms, vegetable production grew by 3.6%, grain production by 16.3%, potatoes by 6.6%, and melon production by 4.5%.

In the agricultural sector, 62.2% of the volume was comprised of dehqan and household farms, 26.7% were farms, and 11.0% were agricultural organizations.

Consumer inflation during the period from January to September 2026 was 4.2%. Food price growth averaged 2.9%, contributing 1.19 percentage points to the overall inflation. Non-food goods prices rose by 4.6%, adding 1.50 percentage points, while services increased by 5.6%, adding 1.48 percentage points.

Among consumer basket categories, the largest price increase compared to December 2025 was recorded in insurance and financial services, where the index reached 143.9%. Clothing and footwear showed the lowest index—101.9%. Household services, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, along with food and non-alcoholic beverages, contributed the largest aggregate share to the rise in consumer prices, amounting to 2.25 percentage points, or 54.0% of the total impact.

The volume of fixed capital investment from all sources of financing reached 584.154.2 billion soums, exceeding the level recorded for the same period in 2025 by 120.1%. Foreign direct investment and loans accounted for 63.6% of total investments, including 38.9% from foreign direct investment.

Household funds accounted for 12.3%, enterprise equity—11.6%, loans guaranteed by Uzbekistan—6.2%, the republican budget—4.3%, commercial bank loans and other borrowed funds—1.3%, and the Reconstruction and Development Fund—0.7%. The fastest growth was noted in investments financed by the Reconstruction and Development Fund, which reached 236.2% of the 2025 level, as well as in foreign loans guaranteed by Uzbekistan, which grew by 154.0%.

Investments financed by the republican budget reached 123.7% of the previous year's level. Commercial bank loans and other borrowed funds grew by 123.1%, foreign direct investment and loans by 120.5%, foreign direct investment itself by 120.5%, household funds by 111.0%, and enterprise equity by 109.9%.

The volume of construction works reached 339.328.2 billion soums, demonstrating a growth of 12.3%. Large enterprises and organizations completed work worth 89.542.7 billion soums, accounting for 26.4% of the total volume. Small enterprises and microfirms contributed 171.669.8 billion soums, or 50.6%, while informal sector entities provided 78.115.7 billion soums, or 23.0%.

Retail turnover reached 432.161.2 billion soums, which is 19.7% higher than last year. Large enterprises accounted for 17.8% of turnover, with their sales increasing by 12.3%. Retail turnover among small businesses grew by 20.4%, and the share of small businesses in the total volume reached 71.9%. Sales through unorganized trade amounted to 44.463.3 billion soums, which is 10.3% of the total retail turnover.

Uzbekistan's external trade volume reached 65.4 billion US dollars, which is $3.9 billion, or 6.3%, more compared to January–September 2025. Exports amounted to 25.8 billion US dollars, decreasing by 5.5%, while imports increased by 15.7% to reach 39.6 billion US dollars.

Goods accounted for 62.4% of exports. Manufactured goods represented 14.1%, other machinery products—10.2%, and chemical products and related goods—7.9%. Machinery and transport equipment accounted for the largest share of imports (32.5%), followed by manufactured goods (13.8%) and chemical products and related goods (12.1%).

The value of market services reached 1.003 trillion soums, which is 16.7% more than last year. Trade contributed the most to growth, increasing by 17.4% and providing 4.0 percentage points. Financial services expanded by 22.0%, adding 3.4 percentage points; transport services grew by 16.4%, adding 2.8 percentage points; accommodation and food services increased by 11.3%, adding 2.1 percentage point; and communication and information services grew by 21.4%, adding 1.6 percentage points.

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As of October 1, 2026, there were 621,100 enterprises and organizations operating in Uzbekistan, including 459,100 small enterprises and microfirms, excluding farms and dehqan households. Tashkent city had the highest number of such entities—118,860, followed by Tashkent region (59,191), Samarkand region (57,237), Fergana region (52,326), Kashkadarya region (47,969), Andijan region (37,943), and Bukhara region (37,469).

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The country's annual target for 2026 is set at 1,315.9 trillion UZS, corresponding to an expected increase of 8%.

Navoiy Mining and Metallurgical Company showed the largest production volume, producing 128.1 trillion UZS worth of products. However, its production decreased by 0.05% relative to last year, although the company's annual target is 171.5 trillion UZS, which anticipates a growth of 1.4%.

The second most significant sector is the textile and garment industry, which produced goods worth 106 trillion UZS, increasing output by 13.8%. Its planned figure for the year is 166.1 trillion UZS, indicating a growth of 13.5%.

The automotive industry provided output worth 74.9 trillion UZS, showing a growth of 12.6%. The annual target for this sector is set at 100.8 trillion UZS, corresponding to a growth of 10.5%.

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex produced goods worth 54.5 trillion UZS, an increase of 6.9%. Its annual goal is 77.3 trillion UZS, implying a growth of 8.3%.

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The jewelry industry produced goods worth 20.8 trillion UZS, showing an impressive growth of 51.9%, making it the second largest increase among the listed sectors. In the first nine months, this sector has already exceeded its annual target of 20.7 trillion UZS, which anticipated a growth of 30%.

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