Uzbekistan: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek apricot market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, apricot production reduced 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 2013 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apricots in Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average apricot 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.

The apricot harvested area in Uzbekistan rose significantly to X ha in 2022, surging by 11% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of apricots decreased by -30% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports showed a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-39.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apricots exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-37.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-24.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2019, the amount of apricots imported into Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apricot imports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apricot to Uzbekistan, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +35.8%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Uzbekistan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan stood at +73.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average apricot import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+27.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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