Uzbekistan: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek dried prune market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -27.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, dried prune production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -26.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, exports of dried prunes from Uzbekistan soared to X tons, with an increase of 153% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 195%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried prune exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 250% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from Uzbekistan, together accounting for 37% of total exports. Belgium, Belarus, Ukraine, Algeria, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +364.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +59.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (0.0% per year) and Belarus (+51.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes imported into Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons, picking up by 6.7% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried prune to Uzbekistan, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Belarus exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-23.7% per year) and Ukraine (-43.9% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest dried prune suppliers to Uzbekistan, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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