Uzbekistan: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek strawberry market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, strawberry production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

In 2021, the average strawberry yield in Uzbekistan declined slightly to X tons per ha, waning by -3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 2017 when the yield increased by 38% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted modestly 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 strawberry harvested area in Uzbekistan totaled X ha in 2021, increasing by 2.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -25.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,320%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,562%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan totaled +47.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-8.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (+46.5% per year).

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan stood at +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-21.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (+41.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 104%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, 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 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2018, after three years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of strawberries, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of -95.5% was in 2015. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, strawberry imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of -91.6% was in 2015. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of strawberry to Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Uzbekistan.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 87%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2014 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +85.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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