Uzbekistan: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek vegetable and melon market declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, vegetable and melon production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Uzbekistan fell slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetables and melons were harvested in Uzbekistan; stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables and melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Uzbekistan were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Pakistan, Belarus, Tajikistan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Vegetable and melon imports into Uzbekistan rose significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Uzbekistan were Pakistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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