(English) S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BB-/B' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Uzbekistan. The outlook is stable.

(English) The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan has become the largest seller of gold in the world, selling 11 tons.

(English) As of November 1, 2023, the number of operating enterprises with foreign investments in Uzbekistan amounted to 13,019 units, of which 4,822 units (37%) joint ventures and 8,197 units (63%) foreign enterprises.

(English) In November 2023, the consolidated Consumer price index (CPI) for the month was 101.1%, by December 2022 – 107.4%. In annual terms (as of November of the previous year), the consolidated CPI was fixed at 108.8%.

(English) In January-October 2023, foreign trade turnover in the country amounted to 51.0 billion US dollars and increased compared to the same period last year by 10.3 billion US dollars or by 25.2%.

(English) In January-October 2023, Index of physical volume of industrial production amounted to 105.8%, Consumer price index CPI 106.2%