Uzbekistan: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, root and tuber production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 roots and tubers were harvested in Uzbekistan; with a decrease of X% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Uzbekistan; picking up by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Uzbekistan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X,677% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to Uzbekistan were Pakistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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