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Apple market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh apple market in Central Asia expanded from 1 885 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 128 thousand tons in 2023, after a temporary contraction to 1 839 thousand tons in 2019. This overall growth was driven by a consistent increase in domestic production, which rose by over 15% during the period.

Local apple output grew from 1 794 thousand tons to 2 070 thousand tons, a trend supported by the adoption of advanced storage facilities and sorting technologies that enhanced supply chain efficiency and reduced waste. Imports remained stable at approximately 107 thousand tons per year, while exports showed volatility, reaching a high of 56 thousand tons in 2019 before moderating.

Shifting consumer preferences toward premium and organic apple varieties strengthened domestic demand, helping to absorb the rising production and sustain market growth above 2.1 million tons by the end of 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Central Asia produced 1 852 K t of apples, representing a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.0%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(0.5%)	3.8%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Apple production in Central Asia declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with output valued at 1 020 M $ US, down 10.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 21.3%, averaging an annualized decline of 7.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 526 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 17.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 25.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	(25.2%)	(10.6%)	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Apple exports from Central Asia totaled 30.7 K t in 2020, a 45.2% decrease from the previous year. The highest export level was in 2019 at 56.0 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 308.3%. Import levels varied significantly, with a 4.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.6%	308.3%	(45.2%)	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the dominant buyer of apples from Central Asia, accounting for 33.6% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, apple shipments from Central Asia to abroad amounted to 16 881 K $ US, reflecting a 52.8% drop from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 35 772 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 206.8%. Volumes reached their maximum in 2019 and their minimum in 2017, showing a 4-fold shift.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.2%	206.8%	(52.8%)	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the primary buyer of apples from Central Asia, holding a 26.3% share of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Central Asia imported 108.7 K t of apples, marking a slight drop of 1.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 104.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 20.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.4%)	5.8%	(1.2%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (52.7% of imports in volume), China (11.8%), and Iran (9.6%) were the main suppliers of apples to Central Asia, together comprising 74.1% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Central Asia's apple import volume totaled 55 714 K $ US, showing a strong decline of 20.9% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 50 020 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 70 452 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 40.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	40.8%	(20.9%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, Poland (53.4% of imports in value terms), China (11.3%), and Iran (9.5%) accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms, together comprising 74.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io