Central Asia: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market 2023

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian citrus fruit preserves market rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in Central Asia

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exported in Central Asia soared to X tons, rising by 211% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 423% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 369%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), achieving a 22% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports, with a CAGR of +149.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+21.6%) and Kazakhstan (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (+75 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-61.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest citrus fruit preserves supplier in Central Asia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled +354.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+15.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 48%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+82.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, which increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 172%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 69% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (4.9%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +35.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+97.3%) and Mongolia (+62.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +97.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-13.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+42 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+22 p.p.) and Mongolia (+4.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkmenistan (-64.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Central Asia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +29.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+128.4% per year) and Mongolia (+60.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mongolia ($X per ton) and Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+15.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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