Eurasia / Data
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade expands 15% y/y to $31.3bn in Jan–May
Growth driven by a 31% rise in exports to $14.8bn. Imports rose a modest 3.7% to $16.5bn.
Kazakhstan’s service sector activity expands at fastest rate in nearly three years in May, PMI data shows
At the same time, business sentiment hits six-month low, job shedding continues.
Uzbekistan’s headline inflation drops to 8.7% in May from 10.1% in April
The monthly rate, however, rose sharply to 1.5%.
Uzbekistan’s university enrolment soars fivefold in 10 years
Figure of 1.4mn a boost to country's plans to develop human capital to support economic diversification and growth.
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade expands 16% y/y in Jan–April to $24.6bn
Fuelled by a 35% rise in exports. Gold shipments up 60%.
Uzbekistan’s 1Q passenger car imports plummet to 6,950 units from 22,210 a year earlier
Non-tariff barriers have taken a big toll.
Every $1 drop in oil price could cost Azerbaijan $300mn in exports, $150mn in budget revenue, ING says
Fluctuations in global oil prices remain a critical vulnerability for Azerbaijan’s economy.
Kazakh service sector activity growth strongest in nine months, shows April PMI
Sustained optimism amid stronger competition noted. Rising price pressures a worry.
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PMI shows ongoing expansion in Kazakh manufacturing sector in April
Business activity said to remain in the optimistic zone, but the index has declined to a 14-month low.
Uzbekistan’s 1Q gold exports jump to $3.6bn as world prices hit record levels
Billion-dollar surge recorded. Shipments of precious metal account for 44% of country's overall export volume.
Kazakhstan’s services business activity rises only fractionally in March, PMI shows
Sector faces sharply rising cost burdens that hit highest level in 11 months.
Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector shows more expansion in March, PMI data shows
Sharpest rise in output in 2025 so far. Marked rise in new orders.