Uzbekistan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek vegetable market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Uzbekistan fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Uzbekistan contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Uzbekistan were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Pakistan, Belarus, Tajikistan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

For the seventh year in a row, Uzbekistan recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Uzbekistan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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