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Cheese and curd market in Uzbekistan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cheese and curd market in Uzbekistan expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with domestic production rising from 435.0 thousand tons to 650.9 thousand tons. This growth was particularly pronounced in 2022, when production increased by over 170 thousand tons in a single year, pushing the total market size above 636 thousand tons.

This production-driven expansion was accompanied by a steady rise in imports, which grew from 1.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 9.0 thousand tons in 2023. The increasing import volumes contributed to the overall supply, helping the total market volume reach 660.0 thousand tons by the end of the period.

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 Uzbekistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 cheese and curd in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan ranked 23rd globally in cheese and curd production volume.

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Uzbekistan produced 443.2 K t of cheese and curd, marking a gradual 4.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	(2.0%)	4.0%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Import levels varied widely, with a 165-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 5 t of cheese and curd, representing a year-on-year surge of 16 354.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	16 354.4%	151.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was dominated by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which together accounted for 91.5% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2 988-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 15 K $ US of cheese and curd, reflecting a dramatic 298 660.0% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	298 660.0%	354.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for exports in value terms were Kyrgyzstan (45.8% of exports), Tajikistan (33.5% of exports), and Afghanistan (20.4% of exports), collectively making up 99.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cheese and curd to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, t

Imported cheese and curd volumes in Uzbekistan increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 160 t, up 17.0% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 161%, equating to an annualized rate of 37.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	70.2%	17.0%	37.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the main suppliers of cheese and curd to Uzbekistan in kind were Russia (40.3% of imports), Lithuania (18.1% of imports), and Belarus (12.5% of imports), jointly accounting for 71.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cheese and curd shipments to Uzbekistan from abroad increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 8 629 K $ US, showing a sharp 33.7% rise relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 185.4%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 41.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	86.9%	33.7%	41.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the leading sources for imports in value terms were Russia (46.1% of imports), Belarus (17.1% of imports), and Germany (11.7% of imports), with a combined share of 74.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io