Central Asia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian fruit market declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Central Asia

In value terms, fruit production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fruit production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Uzbekistan, fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

The average fruit yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 fruits were harvested in Central Asia; remaining constant against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Fruit exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tajikistan (X p.p.), Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Uzbekistan, fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were imported in Central Asia; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%), Tajikistan (X%), Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Tajikistan (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 2012-2022. Turkmenistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Tajikistan (X p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (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 2022, respectively.

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

In Kazakhstan, fruit imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Mongolia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Turkmenistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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