Uzbekistan: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek sunflower seed market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sunflower Seed Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, sunflower seed production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Uzbekistan dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, sunflower seed yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The sunflower seed yield peaked 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, approx. X ha of sunflower seed were harvested in Uzbekistan; dropping by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the sunflower seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan totaled X%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of sunflower seed increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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