Uzbekistan: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek chili and pepper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, chili and pepper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Uzbekistan amounted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 chili and pepper harvested area in Uzbekistan shrank modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper harvested area increased by +11.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

Chili and pepper exports from Uzbekistan expanded modestly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 4.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2017 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2017 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.8% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 38%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Uzbekistan, together comprising 94% of total exports. These countries were followed by Tajikistan, which accounted for a further 5.5%.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +626.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Uzbekistan were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Tajikistan, which accounted for a further 2.6%.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +410.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Chili and pepper imports into Uzbekistan soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 251% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw moderate growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+235.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Iran ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Uzbekistan, together comprising 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +70.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -58.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price decreased by -23.7%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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