CIS: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in CIS

In value terms, fruit production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (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 main producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in the CIS reduced slightly to X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, exports of fruits in the CIS expanded sharply to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the largest exporter of fruits, achieving X% of total exports. Azerbaijan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (X%), Russia (X%) and Belarus (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (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 Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit supplying countries in the CIS were Uzbekistan ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fruits. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%), Azerbaijan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus and Russia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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