Central Asia: Preserved Asparagus Market 2023

Preserved Asparagus Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Central Asian preserved asparagus market, when its value decreased by -1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Asparagus Production in Central Asia

In value terms, preserved asparagus production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Asparagus Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of preserved asparagus increased by 40% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved asparagus imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mongolia represented the major importer of preserved asparagus in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X kg, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), creating a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X kg) and Uzbekistan (X kg) - each accounted for a 7.3% share of total imports.

Mongolia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preserved asparagus imports, with a CAGR of +51.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+20.1%) and Tajikistan (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-24.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mongolia (+77 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+3.7 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -40.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preserved asparagus in Central Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mongolia amounted to +49.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-23.3% per year) and Tajikistan (+25.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -16.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved asparagus import price increased by +74.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 106%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+15.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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