Retail trade turnover in Uzbekistan grew by 19.7%
In January–September 2026, retail trade turnover in Uzbekistan reached 432.2 trillion soums, and wholesale trade turnover reached 511.8 trillion soums.
Retail trade turnover in Uzbekistan increased by 19.7%
In January–September 2026, retail trade turnover in Uzbekistan reached 432.2 trillion soums. In real terms, the indicator grew by 19.7% compared to the same period in 2025. Wholesale trade turnover amounted to 511.8 trillion soums, up by 19.2%. These figures are preliminary. This was reported by the National Statistics Committee.
Statisticians adjusted the data for January–September 2025 and 2026 based on the results of the population and agricultural censuses.
As of October 1, 2026, 93,517 commercial enterprises were engaged in retail trade. These included 432 large enterprises and 93,085 small enterprises and micro-firms.
Small business accounted for 355.4 trillion soums of retail turnover, increasing it by 20.4%. The turnover of large enterprises amounted to 76.8 trillion soums, a growth of 12.3%.
The share of small business in retail increased from 81% to 82.2%, while the share of large companies decreased from 19% to 17.8%.
The highest retail trade growth rates were recorded in Khorezm (22%), Samarkand (21.4%), Syrdarya (21%), and Tashkent (20.9%) regions. In Andijan region, turnover grew by 20.6%, in Jizzakh region by 20.1%, and in Tashkent city by 19.7%.
The lowest growth rates were noted in Navoi region (15.9%) and the Republic of Karakalpakstan (17.3%).
As of October 1, 59,166 enterprises operated in wholesale trade: 425 large enterprises and 58,741 small enterprises and micro-firms.
Over the nine months of 2025, wholesale turnover amounted to 405.8 trillion soums. In 2026, the turnover of large wholesale companies reached 163 trillion soums and grew by 55.1% in real terms.
Small business turnover amounted to 348.7 trillion soums, an increase of 7.6%. Small business accounted for 68.1% of wholesale trade.
Wholesale trade grew fastest in Tashkent city (22%), Jizzakh (21.1%), Samarkand (21%), and Namangan (20.6%) regions. The slowest growth was in Tashkent (11.2%) and Fergana (11.6%) regions, as well as in the Republic of Karakalpakstan (12.9%).
As of October 1, 30,888 enterprises worked in the catering sector: 148 large enterprises and 30,740 small enterprises and micro-firms.
Catering turnover over the nine months amounted to 229.7 trillion soums and grew by 23.5% in real terms.
Small business accounted for 77.2% of the turnover, and large enterprises accounted for 22.8%.