Carrots and turnips market in Tajikistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in Tajikistan fluctuated between 347 thousand tons and 370 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023. After rising to 369.9 thousand tons in 2019, it dipped to 347.3 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 358.4 thousand tons in 2021. A slight decline followed in 2022 to 353.0 thousand tons, with a modest rebound to 357.8 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, new labeling rules for fruit and vegetable products were introduced, requiring country-of-origin information on price tags. Additionally, Kazakhstan imposed a three-month ban on exports of fresh and chilled carrots, which could affect supplies to Tajikistan given its reliance on regional imports.

Production carrots and turnips in Tajikistan

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Between 2017 and 2020, Tajikistan ranked as the 22nd largest producer of carrots and turnips globally.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Following a two-year increase, Tajikistan's production of carrots and turnips declined. In 2020, the country produced 347.4 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 6.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 369.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 13.0%.

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Exports carrots and turnips from Tajikistan

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The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with an 18-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Tajikistan exported 75.1 tonnes of carrots and turnips, representing a substantial increase of 155.5% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 29.4 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 532.1 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 94.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a surge of 248.4%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were the primary destinations for Tajikistan's carrot and turnip exports in volume terms, together accounting for 90.5% of total exports, while other partners played much smaller individual roles.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 7.6-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Tajikistan's carrot and turnip exports totaled 9 213 US dollars, indicating a sharp increase of 65.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 559 US dollars, and the maximum was in 2018 at 42 324 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 86.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 219.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan were the main markets for Tajikistan's carrot and turnip exports in value terms, accounting for 35.3%, 28.4%, and 25.4% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 89.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Tajikistan

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 51-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tajikistan imported 3.2 tonnes of carrots and turnips, which is 143.6% higher than in 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1.3 tonnes, and the maximum was in 2018 at 67.0 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 98.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a surge of 1 213.7%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan dominated Tajikistan's carrot and turnip imports in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility throughout the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 24-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Tajikistan's carrot and turnip imports totaled 831 US dollars, up by 295.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 210 US dollars, and the maximum was in 2018 at 5 021 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 95.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 515.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were the dominant suppliers of carrots and turnips to Tajikistan in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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