Central Asia: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Central Asia

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production was Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kyrgyzstan (-0.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (+0.0% per year).

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Central Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 1.7%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Central Asia declined modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4.1%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 424% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 8,120% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4,764%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together reaching 99% of total export.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports, with a CAGR of +34.9% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) also remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan amounted to +19.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -26.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 162%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kyrgyzstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kyrgyzstan amounted to -11.8% per year.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -33.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 449% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 82% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 14% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into Kazakhstan stood at +9.3%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+2,438.7%), Kyrgyzstan (+46.0%) and Mongolia (+37.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +2,438.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia increased by +8.6, +5.8 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Central Asia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 5.4% share.

In Kazakhstan, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+43.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (+655.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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