Новости за 20.04.2026

Industrial production in Kazakhstan totaled 15.177 trillion tenge ($32.3 billion) in January–March 2026.

Azerbaijan’s electricity trade with regional partners weakened in early 2026, with exports to Georgia dropping sharply compared with the previous year despite continued cross-border energy exchanges.

Azerbaijan's natural gas trade saw a shift in imports and exports during the first two months of 2026, with a notable decrease in export value despite increased volume.

Azerbaijan’s oil and petroleum product exports to Portugal declined notably in both value and volume compared to the previous year.

The steady increase in electricity subscribers reflects ongoing population growth, urbanization, and expanding economic activity, which are driving higher demand for reliable electricity supply in Kyrgyzstan.

Despite some declines, Azerbaijan's transport sectors show resilience with continued activity and export growth in the first quarter of 2026.

Uzbekistan saw a continued expansion in bank card usage in early 2026, driven by rising demand for digital payments and strong issuance by major banks, while smaller lenders maintained limited market shares.

Uzbekistan’s trade with Italy rose in early 2026 to $79 million, showing annual growth while remaining slightly below 2024 levels, with Italy keeping its place among key partners.

Azerbaijan’s electronic procurement rose sharply in early 2026, with double-digit growth in both volume and value, highlighting stronger competition and expanding SME participation.

Uzbekistan’s POS terminal network continued to grow in early 2026, driven mainly by commercial banks, while the latest data also show a strong concentration of infrastructure among a few leading players.

Azerbaijan increased natural gas exports to Georgia, with supply volumes rising despite a decline in overall export revenues.

Kazakhstan’s natural gas production declined in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, despite a month-on-month increase in March.

Currently, 107 investment projects worth more than 4.3 trillion tenge ($9.2 billion) are being implemented in the region, within which more than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created.

Azerbaijan increased electricity exports to Russia, with both volume and revenue showing growth compared to the previous year.

Credit issuance by Iranian banks increased significantly over the past Iranian year.

Azerbaijan has expanded natural gas exports to Syria under a new bilateral energy agreement, with supplies routed through Türkiye to support electricity generation in key Syrian cities.

Azerbaijan has reported a decline in revenues from natural gas exports to Italy during the early part of 2026, according to official statistics. The data indicates a notable drop compared to the same period last year, alongside a reduction in export volumes.