Central Asia: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian pears and quinces market declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Central Asia

In value terms, pears and quinces production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 67%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. 92% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan amounted to +2.2%.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Central Asia reduced to X tons per ha, shrinking by -7.1% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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 pears and quinces harvested area expanded significantly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 5.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces exported in Central Asia surged to X tons, increasing by 112% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 307% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 460%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of pears and quinces in Central Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together generating a 27% share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of +38.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+51.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+73 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+6.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-79.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest pears and quinces supplier in Central Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +28.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-20.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (+46.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kazakhstan (-2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pears and quinces was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a slight expansion. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 62% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held near 35% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces imports into Kazakhstan stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Mongolia (+40.8%), Uzbekistan (+35.2%), Kyrgyzstan (+25.2%) and Turkmenistan (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +40.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan increased by +18, +9.6 and +7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in Central Asia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled -1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+30.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+26.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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