Uzbekistan: Rice Market 2025

Rice Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek rice market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rice Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, rice production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,350%. Rice production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of rice in Uzbekistan amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by 10% against 2020. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The rice yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rice harvested area in Uzbekistan was estimated at X ha in 2021, increasing by 3.1% on the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, rice harvested area increased by +16.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The rice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Rice Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, the amount of rice exported from Uzbekistan soared to X tons, picking up by 34% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 1,356%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rice exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 553% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for rice exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, rice exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-4.3% per year) and the United States (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for rice exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan amounted to -19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+32.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 433% 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+148.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Rice imports into Uzbekistan soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 65% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5,920%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rice imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6,612%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, the United States and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +2,389.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rice suppliers to Uzbekistan were Turkey ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +1,201.7%, saw 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 2021, the average rice import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, rice import price increased by +24.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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