Central Asia: Hazelnut Market 2024

Hazelnut Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian hazelnut market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Hazelnut Production in Central Asia

In value terms, hazelnut production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of hazelnuts in Central Asia was estimated at X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the hazelnut 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 2022, approx. X ha of hazelnuts were harvested in Central Asia; stabilizing at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X kg of hazelnuts were exported in Central Asia; reducing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X kg) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hazelnuts exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest hazelnut supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, hazelnut exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, hazelnut imports in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, hazelnut imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($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 Uzbekistan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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