Uzbekistan to cap sugar imports at 300,000 tonnes under classified government decree

Uzbekistan will introduce an annual 300,000-tonne quota on white sugar imports for food manufacturers from January 1, 2027, while extending financial support for domestic sugar producers. Economists have warned that the restrictions could push up prices, hurt food manufacturers and cost the state budget tens of millions of dollars in lost customs revenue.

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UZEX posts UZS 341.7 billion in net profit for nine months

The Uzbek Commodity Exchange (UZEX) reported a net profit of UZS 341.7 billion for January–September 2026, up 34.4% from the same period last year.

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Uzbekistan plans mandatory digital marking for vegetable oil from July 2027

Uzbekistan will introduce mandatory digital marking of vegetable oil on July 1, 2027, following a pilot program that began on July 1, 2026. The Tax Committee says the trial will help assess implementation costs, technical challenges and the potential impact on production costs and retail prices.

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Tashkent metro ridership rises 9.7% as operator seeks to shorten train intervals

Tashkent’s metro carried 225.7 million passengers in January–September 2026, up 9.7% from the same period last year, as daily ridership has surpassed 1.2 million people. The metro operator says it is adding trains and working to shorten intervals between services to ease overcrowding.

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Uzbekistan’s average monthly wage rises 18% to UZS 7.27 million, while median pay stands at UZS 4.17 million

Uzbekistan’s average monthly nominal wage rose by 18% year on year to UZS 7.27 million in January–September 2026, while the median wage stood at UZS 4.17 million for the first eight months of the year, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Committee on October 27.

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Thailand may reinstate visa-free travel for Uzbekistan, Colombia and Mexico

Thailand is considering restoring visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan, Colombia and Mexico for stays of up to 15 days, following difficulties with visa processing that have disrupted travel plans and prompted tour operators to switch to competing destinations.

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Uzbekistan’s population nears 40 million despite falling births and rising divorces

Uzbekistan’s permanent population reached 39.54 million on October 1, 2026, up 1.8% year on year, as the country recorded fewer births and marriages but more divorces during the first nine months of the year.

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Iran reaffirms friendly ties with Uzbekistan amid dispute over Samarkand remarks

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that social media posts by Iranian diplomatic missions referring to Samarkand were directed at the United States, while stressing Tehran’s commitment to friendly relations with Uzbekistan and the importance of their shared cultural heritage.

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World Bank approves $100 million loan to modernize Uzbekistan’s power distribution network

The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to help Uzbekistan modernize its electricity distribution network, reduce power losses and accommodate more renewable energy. The program is also expected to support the creation of around 11,700 additional quality jobs within five years of the upgraded infrastructure becoming operational.

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Uzbekistan condemns terrorist attack in Jordan

Uzbekistan has condemned a terrorist attack in Jordan’s Karak governorate, with Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov conveying the country’s condolences in a phone call with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi.

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Uzbekistan prepares legal framework for Islamic bonds as Islamic banking takes shape

Uzbekistan is moving from establishing a legal framework for Islamic finance to introducing new financial products, with a 2026–2030 roadmap setting out 39 measures across five priority areas, Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov said at an international Islamic finance forum in Samarkand.

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State budget covers outstanding compensation for families affected by Doc-1 Max tragedy

Uzbekistan has allocated UZS 65.2 billion from the state budget to speed up compensation payments to families affected by the Doc-1 Max and Ambronol medicines, bringing total payments to UZS 80 billion for 88 victims.

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Uzcard and Humo cards to support Apple Pay soon, Central Bank says

Uzcard and Humo cards will be added to Apple Pay soon, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan has said, as Apple Pay and Google Pay began supporting cards issued by some Uzbek banks on October 27.

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Uzbekistan and Jordan seek new investment and manufacturing partnerships

Uzbekistan and Jordan have identified potential joint projects in several sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, mining and transport logistics, following talks in Amman on October 26–27.

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Six killed, two critically ill in carbon monoxide poisoning in Tashkent

Six people died and two others were hospitalized in critical condition after carbon monoxide poisoning at a private home in Tashkent’s Mirzo Ulugbek district.

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Uzbekistan and Thailand move toward visa-free travel agreement

Uzbekistan and Thailand have agreed to sign a visa-waiver agreement, but the text is still under review by the Thai side.

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Uzbekistan to tighten phytosanitary checks on export shipments after hundreds of foreign complaints

Uzbekistan will tighten phytosanitary inspections of vehicles carrying export shipments after receiving 683 complaints from foreign countries about Uzbek products failing to meet plant health requirements in 2026.

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Uzbekistan Airways warns travelers of new US entry requirement amid Ebola outbreak

All passengers traveling to the United States from abroad will have to declare that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the previous 21 days, starting Nov. 3, Uzbekistan Airways has announced, citing new requirements from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Uzbekistan targets 30% outsourcing of medical services by 2030

Uzbekistan has assembled a portfolio of 35 healthcare investment projects worth a total of $2.7 billion, covering new hospitals, specialized medical centers, equipment upgrades and medical training, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was told at a presentation on investment in the sector.

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Pegasus Airlines to launch flights from Istanbul to three Uzbek cities

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines plans to launch flights from Istanbul to Bukhara and Andijan in December 2026, followed by Termez in March 2027. The airline has opened ticket sales for all three routes after receiving authorization to operate in Uzbekistan in October.

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