Central Asia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian vegetable market stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, 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 attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of vegetables in Central Asia expanded significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the yield stood 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Central Asia reduced to X ha, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, vegetable harvested area increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of vegetables in Central Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Turkmenistan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Turkmenistan (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Turkmenistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion 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, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Tajikistan (X p.p.), Mongolia (X p.p.), Turkmenistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Kazakhstan, vegetable imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform