Central Asia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian vegetable market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Central Asia reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 vegetable harvested area in Central Asia fell modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main exporter of vegetables in Central Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%). Turkmenistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (X%). Mongolia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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