Uzbekistan: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, the Uzbek plum and sloe market decreased by -35.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Uzbekistan dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -6.2% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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 plum and sloe harvested area in Uzbekistan reached X ha in 2022, picking up by 1.7% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes increased by 641% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Uzbekistan worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +26.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -67.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 152% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign 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 (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of plums and sloes decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 326,567%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 98,500% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Uzbekistan, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +18.0%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Uzbekistan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at -8.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 a decrease of -69.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-22.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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