Central Asia: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian strawberry market decreased by -99.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a sharp descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Central Asia

In value terms, strawberry production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of strawberry production, accounting for 100% of total volume.

In Kyrgyzstan, strawberry production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Central Asia contracted remarkably to X tons per ha, which is down by -39.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 8.5% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The strawberry harvested area declined markedly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -84.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 32%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Strawberry exports soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 211% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,435% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 874%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together recording 100% of total export.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the strawberries exports, with a CAGR of +3.5% 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 strawberry supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan stood at +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -0.0% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported in Central Asia; reducing by -80.3% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), generating a 17% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the strawberries imports, with a CAGR of +62.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mongolia (+13.7%) and Turkmenistan (+10.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+79 p.p.), Mongolia (+16 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +88.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+16.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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