Uzbekistan: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek lemon and lime market decreased by -9.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, lemon and lime production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 395% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Uzbekistan soared to X tons per ha, rising by 20% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 lemon and lime harvested area in Uzbekistan shrank markedly to X ha, with a decrease of -17.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of lemons and limes increased by 39% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 265%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 326% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +41.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-18.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +37.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-21.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -16.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked 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 (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

For the third consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded growth in purchases abroad of lemons and limes, which increased by 131% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3,672%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3,699%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Uzbekistan, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tajikistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +104.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+801.7% per year) and Argentina (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Uzbekistan were Turkey ($X), Argentina ($X) and Tajikistan ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +239.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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