Uzbekistan: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek paddy rice market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Paddy rice consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paddy Rice Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, paddy rice production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of paddy rice in Uzbekistan contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, dropping by -12.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. The paddy rice yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, approx. X ha of paddy rice were harvested in Uzbekistan; growing by 18% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paddy rice harvested area increased by +33.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The paddy rice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the fourth consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded decline in overseas shipments of paddy rice, which decreased by -3% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paddy rice exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 276% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan (X kg), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+4.8%).

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Paddy rice imports into Uzbekistan shrank to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -11.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 307%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, paddy rice imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to Uzbekistan, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold.

From 2018 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +27.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest paddy rice suppliers to Uzbekistan.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +2.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average paddy rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2018 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-19.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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