Central Asia: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian apricot market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apricot Production in Central Asia

In value terms, apricot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

In Uzbekistan, apricot production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of apricots in Central Asia declined modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, approx. X ha of apricots were harvested in Central Asia; remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Apricot Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Apricot exports amounted to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) dominates exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kazakhstan, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apricot Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of apricots decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apricots in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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