Uzbekistan: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek eggplant market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, eggplant production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 626%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Uzbekistan stood at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Uzbekistan contracted to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -5.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -43.5% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 144%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 218%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to -7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-13.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-6.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the last five-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +7.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

For the fourth consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded growth in purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines), which increased by 2,632% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. 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) was the main supplier of eggplant to Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran amounted to +61.9%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to +60.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to -1.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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