Uzbekistan: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek persimmon market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 795% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, persimmon production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of persimmons in Uzbekistan contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% on 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 7.7%. The persimmon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The persimmon harvested area in Uzbekistan fell modestly to X ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported from Uzbekistan; dropping by -59.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 106%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Uzbekistan, together accounting for 95% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 3.5%.

From 2017 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ukraine (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Uzbekistan were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +27.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2017 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of persimmons was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 141%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main persimmon supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +39.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Uzbekistan, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +191.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 173%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+272.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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