Central Asia: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian carrot and turnip market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Central Asia

In value terms, carrot and turnip production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest carrot and turnip producing country in Central Asia, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Uzbekistan amounted to +6.8%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kazakhstan (+3.6% per year) and Tajikistan (+4.3% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Central Asia reached X tons per ha, picking up by 1.7% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 7.9% against the previous year. 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Central Asia shrank slightly to X ha, waning by -4.5% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 11%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, carrot and turnip exports in Central Asia rose to X tons, increasing by 2.1% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 736% 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, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 730% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key exporter of carrots and turnips in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up a 15% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to carrot and turnip exports from Uzbekistan stood at +21.3%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+44.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +44.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+80 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -78% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in Central Asia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, carrot and turnip exports increased at an average annual rate of +25.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-3.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+50.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip export price increased by +41.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +17.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +60.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 69%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +123.5%).

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +115.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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