Uzbekistan: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek grain market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Grain consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Grain Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, grain production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Uzbekistan dropped slightly to X tons per ha, falling by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grain production in Uzbekistan amounted to X ha, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grain exports from Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Grain Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of grain were imported into Uzbekistan; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. 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 expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main grain supplier to Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at X%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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