Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Uzbekistan increased from 189.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 212.6 thousand tons in 2023. After a slight contraction to 185.6 thousand tons in 2019, the market entered a period of sustained growth.

From 2020 onward, market size rose consistently, with the largest annual increase of 4.2% occurring in 2020. Subsequent years saw growth rates between 2% and 4%, culminating in a 3.8% rise to 212.6 thousand tons in 2023.

Overall, the market expanded by 12% over the six-year span, adding 23.3 thousand tons of volume. The trajectory shifted from initial stability to steady expansion, with the 2023 level standing 15% above the 2019 low.

Production butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Uzbekistan

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From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan ranked 19th globally in the production of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats.

Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

In 2020, Uzbekistan produced 191 644 tonnes of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats, representing a 4.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.0%, while the highest increase was in 2018, at 8.8%.

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

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats from Uzbekistan

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The export market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a 4.2-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Uzbekistan's export volume of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats was 37 tonnes, marking a 72.6% decrease year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 32 tonnes, and the maximum in 2019 at 135 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 324.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Uzbekistan's exports in kind were Iraq (26.3% of exports), Kyrgyzstan (19.3%), and Russia (15.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 61.5% of total export flows.

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 export market in value terms showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. There was a 4.4-fold variation between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats worth 146 thousand US dollars, which is 77.3% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 643 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 251.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the key destinations for Uzbekistan's exports in value terms were Iraq (30.6% of exports), Russia (15.9%), and Kyrgyzstan (15.7%). Combined, these three markets represented 62.2% of total export 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 butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan's imports of foreign butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 775 tonnes, up 19.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 194 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 24.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 24.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Uzbekistan's imports in kind were France (36.1% of imports), New Zealand (32.8%), and Lithuania (6.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 75.6% of total import flows.

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 imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 8 449 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 32.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 57.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 999 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for Uzbekistan's imports in value terms were France, New Zealand, and Belarus. Together, they accounted for 80.7% of total import flows.

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

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