Uzbekistan: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek almond market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Almond Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, almond production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 214%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of almonds in Uzbekistan totaled X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 2.5% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, the yield posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average almond yield remained 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 2021, approx. X ha of almonds were harvested in Uzbekistan; shrinking by -3% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 14%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the almond harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Almond Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of almonds decreased by -6.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 923%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, almond exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for almond exports from Uzbekistan, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, almond exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kyrgyzstan totaled +123.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-1.2% per year) and Ukraine (+32.3% per year).

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for almond exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 4.8% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kyrgyzstan stood at +120.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-2.2% per year) and Ukraine (+32.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average almond export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Almond Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of almonds decreased by -27.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, almond imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 517%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X kg) and Azerbaijan (X kg) were the main suppliers of almond imports to Uzbekistan.

From 2015 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the largest almond suppliers to Uzbekistan were Afghanistan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X).

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +115.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average almond import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 66% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 191%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the price for Azerbaijan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+119.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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