Uzbekistan: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek shelled walnut market increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +36.0% against 2017 indices. Shelled walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, shelled walnut production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shelled walnut exports from Uzbekistan reduced to X tons, waning by -3.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled walnut exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for shelled walnuts exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+37.2% per year) and Azerbaijan (+55.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Azerbaijan (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in purchases abroad of shelled walnuts, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main shelled walnut supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kyrgyzstan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled walnuts to Uzbekistan, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kyrgyzstan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (0.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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