Alliaceous vegetables market in Uzbekistan, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market volume of alliaceous vegetables in Uzbekistan reached 1 619 thousand tons, supported by state agricultural development programs aimed at expanding production and exports. However, in 2019, the market shrank to 1 194 thousand tons, largely due to increased exports of 274 thousand tons driven by export diversification and a high share of supplies to CIS countries.

In 2020, Russia's reduction of VAT to 10% on food imports created favorable conditions for Uzbek exports, supporting external demand. The market volume grew to 1 280 thousand tons and continued to rise to 1 354 thousand tons in 2021, despite lower production, as exports fell to 50 thousand tons. By 2022, further diversification of export markets with the number of importing countries rising to 68 led to export growth to 220 thousand tons, which reduced the market volume to 1 236 thousand tons.

In 2023, the extension of zero customs duty rates on imports of alliaceous vegetables until 2026 supported market development, while production increased to 1 552 thousand tons, lifting the market volume to 1 276 thousand tons. In 2024, minimum export prices for vegetables and fruits were introduced, creating challenges for exporters, and resolutions were adopted to increase the cultivation and processing of onions and carrots, with exports reaching 352 thousand tons and imports 34 thousand tons.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Uzbekistan ranked as the 20th largest producer of alliaceous vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Uzbekistan produced 1 487 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, representing a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 22.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 726 thousand tons, which marked a 42.1% increase. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with an 8.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 216.5 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, a 20.9% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 273.6 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 234.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Kazakhstan, Russia, and Pakistan—collectively accounted for 59.8% of Uzbekistan's total alliaceous vegetable exports by volume.

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

Export values experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The market reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported alliaceous vegetables worth 37 902 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 49.7% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 75 301 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 307.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan (37.8% of export value), Ukraine (13.1%), and Russia (12.2%) formed the core of Uzbekistan's alliaceous vegetable exports by value, together accounting for 63.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes displayed considerable volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 387-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported 9.6 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, a dramatic increase of 14,177.7% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 95.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan's imports of alliaceous vegetables by volume were primarily directed toward China and Pakistan, which together represented 86.2% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Import values dropped to their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 295-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan's alliaceous vegetable imports stood at 2 649 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 9,033.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 81.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China remained the dominant source for Uzbekistan's alliaceous vegetable imports by value, accounting for 74.2% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

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