Uzbekistan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek vegetable market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, vegetable production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Uzbekistan fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 vegetable harvested area in Uzbekistan fell modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable exported from Uzbekistan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Pakistan, Belarus and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, 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 vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Uzbekistan; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Uzbekistan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Uzbekistan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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