Central Asia: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian vegetable and melon market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable and melon production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Central Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable and melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Central Asia reached X ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%). Turkmenistan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Turkmenistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

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

In Kazakhstan, vegetable and melon imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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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