Central Asia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian apple market rose markedly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Central Asia

In value terms, apple production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of apple production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tajikistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

The average apple yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the apple yield remained 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.

In 2023, the harvested area of apples in Central Asia reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Apple Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the major exporter of apples, achieving X% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apples exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an X% share.

In Uzbekistan, apple exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Apple Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of apples imported in Central Asia soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of apples in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Mongolia (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Mongolia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apples in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, apple imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform