Uzbekistan: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek cereal market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cereal Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, cereal production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in Uzbekistan dropped to X tons per ha, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cereal yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, approx. X ha of cereals were harvested in Uzbekistan; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of cereal exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereals exports from Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, the amount of cereals imported into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cereal imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main supplier of cereal to Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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