Uzbekistan received $15.2 billion in remittances

Uzbekistan received $15.2 billion in remittances

In January–September 2026, Uzbekistan received $15.2 billion via international money transfers, while $2 billion was sent from the country. The net balance of remittances amounted to $13.2 billion. This was reported by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

During the nine months of 2025, incoming transfers totaled $13.9 billion, while outgoing transfers stood at $1.9 billion. In January–September 2024, the country received $11.3 billion and sent $2.1 billion.

Thus, the volume of incoming transfers has been growing for three consecutive years, while outgoing transfers remain at approximately $2 billion.

These data are presented in the overview of the domestic foreign exchange market for the nine months of 2026. According to the document, during this period, the population sold $18.9 billion to commercial banks, which is 1.2 times more than a year earlier. The regulator refers to the positive balance of transactions by individuals with banks as an additional source of supply in the domestic foreign exchange market.

The aggregate supply of foreign currency, excluding Central Bank operations, increased by 25.3% to reach $43.8 billion, while demand grew by 17.9% to $50.4 billion.

Over the nine months, the sum exchange rate fluctuated within the range of 11,765–12,320 sums per dollar and stood at 11,821 sums by the end of September, appreciating by 1.5% since the beginning of the year.