Central Asia: Vegetable Puree Market 2025

Vegetable Puree Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian vegetable puree market fell notably to $X in 2022, declining by -71.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Vegetable Puree Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable puree production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 280%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Vegetable puree exports soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 119% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 200%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable puree exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the major exporter of vegetable puree, committing 52% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together generating a 47% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest vegetable puree supplier in Central Asia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, vegetable puree exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-12.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-20.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 129%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Vegetable Puree Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of vegetable puree, when their volume decreased by -64.2% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable puree imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 283% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a 5.2% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable puree imports into Kazakhstan stood at +23.2%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+104.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (+25.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +104.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +5.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vegetable puree in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +19.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+111.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+19.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -26.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 48%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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