Central Asia: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian strawberry market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Central Asia

In value terms, strawberry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Central Asia surged to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Central Asia expanded markedly to X ha, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported in Central Asia; surging by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to strawberry exports from Kyrgyzstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Kyrgyzstan, strawberry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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%).

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to strawberry imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Mongolia (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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Kazakhstan, strawberry imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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