Uzbekistan: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek lettuce and chicory market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -29.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 69%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Uzbekistan totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Uzbekistan fell to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory increased by 79% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. 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) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Uzbekistan, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+0.1% per year) and Belarus (+462.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+11.5% per year) and Belarus (+556.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last five-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 33%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Belarus (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into Uzbekistan; jumping by 1,151% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at +1,332.1%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Uzbekistan.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled +170.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -81.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to -81.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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