Uzbekistan: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek grape market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grape Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, grape production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of grapes in Uzbekistan dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average grape yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of grapes were harvested in Uzbekistan; which is down by -1.8% against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the third consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded growth in shipments abroad of grapes, which increased by 55% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2017 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2017 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +100.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Uzbekistan, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +35.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-15.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3.7% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +41.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-14.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Kyrgyzstan (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapes were imported into Uzbekistan; picking up by 138% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 599% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 622% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main grape supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +56.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +42.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -4.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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