Alcoholic beer market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, alcoholic beer production in Uzbekistan increased consistently from 191.2 million liters to 267.1 million liters. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion in the number of large and mini breweries, which raised overall production capacity, and the entry of new players launching products and widening the assortment. The formal establishment of the Agency for Regulation of the Alcohol and Tobacco Market and Development of Viticulture in July 2020 provided a structured regulatory framework that supported market development.

A sharp surge occurred in 2022, with production reaching 395.1 million liters. This jump was largely attributable to a shift in consumer preferences, especially among younger demographics, toward low- and mid-alcohol beverages like beer and cocktails. Breweries responded by actively transforming their product assortments and introducing new offerings to capture this growing demand. However, production fell significantly to 243.1 million liters in 2023, marking a notable interruption to the previous upward trend.

Regulatory measures, including tax, customs, and excise policies, continued to influence the market throughout the period. By 2024, industry evolution focused on new segments such as flavored low-alcohol drinks and non-alcoholic beer, alongside ongoing adjustments to labeling and packaging requirements. The sustained activity of the regulatory agency and changing consumption patterns remained key contextual factors for the market.

Production alcoholic beer in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 239.9 million liters of alcoholic beer, representing a 12.8% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 26.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports alcoholic beer from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, K l

The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2018, with a staggering 2 444-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 85 thousand liters of alcoholic beer, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 53.1%. The maximum export volume was 455 thousand liters in 2018. The largest annual decrease of 60.2% took place in 2019, while the most substantial increase of 244 268.3% was observed in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Tajikistan was the overwhelming destination for Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer exports, accounting for 90.7% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed considerable volatility throughout these years. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1 609-fold gap between these extremes. In 2020, Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer exports amounted to 43 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 39.3% compared to 2019. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 191 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline of 62.9% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 160 784.9% was registered in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Tajikistan dominated Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer exports in value terms, capturing 87.7% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various other markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, K l

Import volumes showed notable volatility during these years. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2017, with a 3.5-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported 583 thousand liters of alcoholic beer, reflecting a modest decrease of 2.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was 524 thousand liters in 2018. The largest annual decline of 71.4% occurred in 2018, while the most substantial increase of 14.6% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia consistently represented 72.3% of Uzbekistan's total alcoholic beer imports by volume, demonstrating high concentration on this market, with the remainder shared among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 535 thousand US dollars, up by 18.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, imports decreased by 55.2%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -23.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 373 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline of 68.7% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 21.1% was registered in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia strongly dominated Uzbekistan's alcoholic beer imports in value terms, accounting for 72.3% of total flows, while other trading partners held relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Uzbekistan in value, 2017-2020