Central Asia: Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market 2024

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Central Asian temporarily preserved vegetable market, when its value decreased by -7.4% to $X. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Production in Central Asia

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +0.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Temporarily preserved vegetable exports fell to X tons in 2022, reducing by -1.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 684%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 741%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the largest exporter of vegetables (temporarily preserved), making up 68% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 32% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables (temporarily preserved) exports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-2.9%) and Kazakhstan (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+68 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-14.1 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-53.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest temporarily preserved vegetable supplier in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, temporarily preserved vegetable exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+7.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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 (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, temporarily preserved vegetable imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, increasing by 19% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) was the major importer of vegetables (temporarily preserved) in Central Asia, mixing up 97% of total import. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +40.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest temporarily preserved vegetable importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Mongolia ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +38.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($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 (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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