Central Asia: Vegetable Product Market 2024

Vegetable Product Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian vegetable product market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded perceptible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Vegetable Product Production in Central Asia

In value terms, vegetable product production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Kyrgyzstan, which accounted for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Central Asia reached X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product 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 vegetable product harvested area in Central Asia amounted to X ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetable products decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Tajikistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tajikistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of vegetable products imported in Central Asia declined remarkably to X tons, falling by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the major importer of vegetable products in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetable products imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest vegetable product importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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