Cherries market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh cherry market in Uzbekistan expanded steadily, with volume rising from 194 800 t to 224 200 t. This growth was supported by increased export opportunities to EAEU countries, which stimulated industry development, and the country's observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union from 2019, improving trade relations. The simultaneous reduction of cherry supplies from Kazakhstan and Belarus to the Russian market boosted demand for Uzbek produce. Although exports rose in 2020, the ongoing adoption of intensive orchards helped lift production, keeping the domestic market stable.

A significant surge occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 269 200 t. This was primarily driven by substantial investments in the agro-industrial complex and the introduction of new cherry varieties, which sharply increased production. As exports fell that year, more fruit remained available domestically. The market then stabilized in 2022 at 271 200 t, influenced by global weather conditions that created a worldwide cherry shortage, raising external demand and supporting export levels.

In 2023, market volume declined to 254 400 t despite continued production growth. This drop was caused by a sharp rise in exports, which reached 51 000 t, as high international demand—fueled by the persistent global deficit—drew more Uzbek cherries abroad. Internal demand and wholesale prices also increased during the period, but the export pull was the dominant factor reducing domestic supply.

Production cherries in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan was one of the world's top cherry producers, ranking 6th globally by production volume.

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Uzbekistan's cherry production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 255.7 thousand tons of cherries, marking a 6.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 32%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%.

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

Exports cherries from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

Cherry exports from Uzbekistan showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 17 138 tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 33 858 tons, representing a two-fold difference. In 2020, exports rebounded to 31 502 tons, an 83.8% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 49.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan were the leading destinations for Uzbekistan's cherry exports in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 59.7% of exports, Russia for 18.7%, and Kyrgyzstan for 15.4%, together making up 93.7% of total 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, M $ US

Export values for cherries from Uzbekistan experienced significant fluctuations. The minimum was in 2019 at $53.1 million, while the maximum was in 2018 at $141.1 million, a 2.7-fold variation. In 2020, exports reached $60.8 million, a 14.5% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 62.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 110.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan dominated Uzbekistan's cherry exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.2% of total exports. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Imports cherries to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Uzbekistan imported 96 300 tons of cherries, a dramatic increase of 96 300% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan was the nearly exclusive supplier of cherries to Uzbekistan, representing 93.5% of total imports in volume.

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, M $ US

In 2019, Uzbekistan's cherry imports reached $0.0 million, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 392 663.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Uzbekistan's cherry imports were heavily oriented toward Kazakhstan, which accounted for 96.1% of total import value.

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

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