Currants and gooseberries market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh currants and gooseberries in Central Asia grew to 6 136 t in 2019, supported by expanded berry production in Russia, which increased regional supply. Subsequently, consumption entered a gradual decline, falling to 5 676 t by 2023. This downturn aligned with a broader shift in consumer preferences away from sour berry varieties, as observed in neighboring markets, and was compounded by geopolitical sanctions that disrupted established trade flows.

The decline accelerated after 2021, when a spike in regional exports—driven by increased demand from Russia due to its domestic agricultural support policies—reduced local availability. By 2023, exports nearly halted amid sanction-related restrictions, coinciding with falling domestic production. In 2024, Uzbekistan's rollout of the 'E-bozor' electronic market control system aimed to improve trade regulation for agricultural goods, which could influence future market conditions.

Production currants and gooseberries in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

World map of production of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

Central Asia's production of currants and gooseberries declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output stood at 6 103 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Looking back to 2019, production reached its peak at 6 123 tonnes, marking a 1.7% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 2.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports currants and gooseberries from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

Central Asia's exports of currants and gooseberries have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 7.0 tonnes, surging by 250.3% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, exports expanded by 1 154.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 132.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the primary export partner in volume terms, accounting for 2.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of currants and gooseberries exported from Central Asia has increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 28.0 thousand US dollars, up by 204.6% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, export value grew by 6 411.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 302.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia and the United Arab Emirates contributed the most to export value, together representing 1.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports currants and gooseberries to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Central Asia's imports of currants and gooseberries have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 12.6 tonnes, down by 18.4% year-over-year. The peak was in 2018 at 16.9 tonnes, which saw a 13.1% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Russia, and Azerbaijan were the three main markets, together absorbing 22.2% of total import volume for currants and gooseberries into Central Asia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Central Asia's imports of currants and gooseberries in value terms declined. In 2020, imports reached 155.5 thousand US dollars, falling by 22.1% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 199.6 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 59.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 26.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on the Netherlands, which accounted for 92.3% of total flows.

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

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