In Uzbekistan, the population's activity in the foreign exchange market has significantly increased. From January to June 2026, the total turnover of banks' operations with individuals reached $19.1 billion — 31%, or $4.5 billion, more than a year earlier.
Banks acquired $12.3 billion in foreign currency from citizens, increasing the volume of such operations by 35%. Currency sales to the population grew by 26% and amounted to $6.8 billion. Thus, the net supply of foreign currency from individuals reached $5.5 billion, compared to $3.7 billion a year earlier.
Most operations still occur at traditional exchange offices — $11.2 billion, or 59% of the total turnover. Another $7.5 billion came from remote services, and currency ATMs accounted for $404 million. At the same time, the volume of operations through ATMs increased by 61%.
The Central Bank attributes the increased activity in digital channels to the expansion of public access to online banking and 24/7 financial services. The share of online operations slightly decreased over the year — from 41% to 39%, but their absolute volume continued to grow. The net currency supply by the population increased its share in the total turnover from 26% to 29%.