Uzbekistan: Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market 2024

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek temporarily preserved vegetable market decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables (temporarily preserved) were exported from Uzbekistan; with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2017 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +46.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2017 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +94.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for temporarily preserved vegetable exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, temporarily preserved vegetable exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+20.9% per year) and Italy (+16.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables (temporarily preserved) exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+11.0% per year) and Italy (+17.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average temporarily preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Turkey (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, imports of vegetables (temporarily preserved) into Uzbekistan soared to X tons, picking up by 56% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of temporarily preserved vegetable to Uzbekistan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +48.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (temporarily preserved) to Uzbekistan, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +42.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average temporarily preserved vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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