Uzbekistan: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek garlic market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -9.9% against 2020 indices. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, garlic production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -6.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Uzbekistan reduced modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked 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.

The garlic harvested area in Uzbekistan rose markedly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 11% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of garlic increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 55%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Uzbekistan, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 3.6% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-8.9% per year) and Ukraine (+35.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Garlic imports into Uzbekistan soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 63% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +87.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-77.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Uzbekistan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +96.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-65.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($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 (+56.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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