Central Asia: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian nuts market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Nuts Production in Central Asia

In value terms, nuts production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of nuts production was Uzbekistan (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, nuts production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), fivefold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Uzbekistan, nuts production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average nuts yield in Central Asia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The nuts harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of nuts in Central Asia contracted slightly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tajikistan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nuts exports from Kyrgyzstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tajikistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In Kyrgyzstan, nuts exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 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 Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Nuts Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Nuts imports soared to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the key importers of nuts in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. 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 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 import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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