Uzbekistan: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek durum wheat market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 7.4%. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, durum wheat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Uzbekistan fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -2.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Uzbekistan stood at X ha, increasing by 4.5% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2019, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 266% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 290% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tajikistan was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Tajikistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 6.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2019, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tajikistan.

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +6.4% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of durum wheat decreased by -88.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 350% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, durum wheat imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 316%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan totaled -6.0%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +2.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +9.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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