Central Asia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian vegetable market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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 most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by 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 amounted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 contracted to X ha, almost unchanged from 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main exporters of vegetables in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (X%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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 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

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported in Central Asia stood at X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

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

In Kazakhstan, vegetable imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: 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 slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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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