Central Asia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian fruit market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Fruit Production in Central Asia

In value terms, fruit production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, fruit exports in Central Asia soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fruit Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of fruits in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Tajikistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%), Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkmenistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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