Azerbaijan’s debt servicing expenses are projected to exceed about 2.5 billion manat next year, with interest payments making up roughly half of that amount.
Uzbekistan’s coal production remained stable in early 2026, as broader industrial output continued to be driven primarily by manufacturing, reflecting steady momentum across key sectors of the economy.
A balanced dynamic was observed in Azerbaijan's repo market in 2025, with sustained demand for liquidity. Although repo transaction volumes decreased from the high levels of late 2024, market activity remained robust.
Lebap region overfulfilled its budget revenue plan in the first quarter, while continuing infrastructure and housing construction under a national program.
Azerbaijan's stock market saw growth in trading volume and continued dominance of the financial sector last year. Secondary market trading led activity in 2025, especially after the first IPO in 2024.
The OECD also pointed to the need to streamline trade-related measures, as additional duties and non-tariff barriers have increased in recent years, impacting cross-border economic activity.