Uzbekistan: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek pumpkin market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pumpkin Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, pumpkin production fell rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Uzbekistan was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in Uzbekistan totaled less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fivefold. 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 stood at 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, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2017 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main pumpkin supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Uzbekistan.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :