Central Asia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian tomato market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Central Asia

In value terms, tomato production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of tomato production was Uzbekistan (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tajikistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in Central Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of tomatoes in Central Asia shrank to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of tomatoes exported in Central Asia fell to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, tomato exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. 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 2012-2023. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

In Kazakhstan, tomato imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform