Central Asia: Nuts Market 2024

Nuts Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian nuts market expanded to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Nuts Production in Central Asia

In value terms, nuts production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest nuts producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, nuts production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tajikistan (X tons), fourfold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

The average nuts yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, the harvested area of nuts in Central Asia was estimated at X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to nuts production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Nuts Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of nuts exported in Central Asia rose slightly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Kyrgyzstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Tajikistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the largest nuts supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with an X% share.

In Kyrgyzstan, nuts exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nuts Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of nuts imported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the main importers of nuts in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest nuts importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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