Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for fresh or chilled capsicum and pimenta fruits in Uzbekistan experienced several shifts in volume, influenced by regulatory changes and export dynamics. In 2018 and 2019, the market remained stable, supported by a presidential decree aimed at stimulating the export potential of domestic producers. The exclusion of refrigeration and freezing equipment from excise duties in 2019 likely lowered storage costs, helping to maintain the supply of fresh produce on the domestic market.

A significant contraction occurred in 2020, when market volume dropped to 56 600 t. This was primarily driven by a sharp increase in exports, which reached 12 128 t, coupled with a complete halt in imports. The adoption of the Agriculture Development Strategy for 2020-2030 and a localization program for products in demand aimed to support domestic producers during this period. The market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 66 057 t. This recovery was aided by the continued implementation of the agricultural strategy, focusing on improving the quality and volume of production, and was further facilitated by a substantial reduction in export volumes that year, leaving more produce available domestically.

The market volume declined again in 2022 and 2023. A presidential decree amending tax and customs legislation in 2022, which introduced benefits for agricultural producers, coincided with renewed growth in exports. In 2023, a government resolution to improve industrial zones and support young entrepreneurs, alongside reported growth in fruit and vegetable exports, continued to shape the market, with export volumes remaining high and contributing to a reduction in domestic supply.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Uzbekistan

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Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Uzbekistan's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits saw a two-year improvement before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 71 037 tons, marking a 3.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 68 728 tons, representing a 3.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of capsicum and pimenta fruits production in Uzbekistan declined. In 2018, production value surged by 26.0%, reaching a peak of 49 431 thousand US dollars in 2019. However, in 2020, the value dropped to 44 879 thousand US dollars, a 9.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the total production value increased by 23.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

Uzbekistan's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 12 128 tons, showing a sharp rise of 25.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 77.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia were the primary destinations for Uzbekistan's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in volume terms, together accounting for 87.5% of total exports. Other partners played a much smaller role individually.

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

Uzbekistan's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 7 920 thousand US dollars, up 17.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 112.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 28.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia dominated Uzbekistan's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in value terms, while other countries collectively made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, t

Uzbekistan's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, import volume reached 241 tons, a moderate gain of 4.2% compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports grew by 28.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume terms were highly concentrated on China, which accounted for 91.0% of total imports.

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 capsicum and pimenta fruits imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, import value amounted to 113 thousand US dollars, a 20.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports fell by 31.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the key and nearly exclusive source for Uzbekistan's capsicum and pimenta fruits imports in value terms, making up 94.3% of total imports.

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

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