Central Asia: Tomato Puree Market 2024

Tomato Puree Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian tomato puree market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Tomato Puree Production in Central Asia

In value terms, tomato puree production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Tomato puree exports dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -2.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 219%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato puree exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporter of tomato puree and paste in Central Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), committing a 34% share of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest tomato puree supplier in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, tomato puree exports expanded at an average annual rate of +24.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+27.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of tomato puree and paste imported in Central Asia surged to X tons, rising by 21% on the year before. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +69.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importer of tomato puree and paste in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 78% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up 9.3% of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of tomato puree and paste. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+8.6%), Tajikistan (+8.6%), Mongolia (+7.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-14.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomato puree and paste in Central Asia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, tomato puree imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+20.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 Uzbekistan (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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