Uzbekistan: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Uzbekistan

For the third consecutive year, the Uzbek pear market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pear Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, pear production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +89.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Uzbekistan expanded sharply to X tons per ha, with an increase of 6.7% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 pears were harvested in Uzbekistan; with a decrease of -2.8% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of pears decreased by -78.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports faced a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 157%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Uzbekistan.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 20% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled +15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-37.9% per year) and Russia (+7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 100%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pear Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, purchases abroad of pears decreased by -20.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 160% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of pear to Uzbekistan, with a 189% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +32.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+105.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-26.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Uzbekistan, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+121.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-29.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 122% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted resilient growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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