Edible brassicas market in Tajikistan

Earlier Report Observations

Production of edible brassicas in Tajikistan rose to 129.1 thousand tons in 2019, a growth supported by the ongoing development of the agricultural sector and the significant role of state-owned and privatized enterprises. The market then dropped to 116.1 thousand tons in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted agri-food supply chains and impacted national food security.

A recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 120.8 thousand tons, bolstered by a policy focus on sustainable production and exports. Volumes subsequently stabilized around 120 thousand tons through 2022 and 2023, a period marked by substantial public investment in industrial production assets and rising fuel and logistics costs that increased operational expenses for vegetable growers and distributors.

Production edible brassicas in Tajikistan

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Tajikistan's production of edible brassicas declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 129.3 thousand tons, but by 2020 it had fallen to 116.2 thousand tons, marking a 10.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 13.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 14.0%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Tajikistan

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Tajikistan's exports of edible brassicas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 298 tons, which represents a 41.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 72.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 34.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 92.2% of Tajikistan's total edible brassicas exports by volume.

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, K $ US

The export market for edible brassicas from Tajikistan showed significant volatility. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of exports dropped sharply to 37.5 thousand US dollars, a 50.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when exports fell by 70.9%, while the most notable increase was in 2019, with a 54.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine were the primary destinations for Tajikistan's edible brassicas exports by value. Kyrgyzstan accounted for 48.0% of exports, Kazakhstan for 26.1%, and Ukraine for 17.3%, together making up 91.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Tajikistan

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Imports of edible brassicas into Tajikistan exhibited considerable volatility. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019, showing an 8.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports fell sharply to approximately 161 tons, a 48.5% decline from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 312 tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 280.8% rise.

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Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan was the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of edible brassicas to Tajikistan, accounting for 94.3% of total imports by volume.

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, K $ US

The import market for edible brassicas in Tajikistan showed signs of volatility. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2019, with a 7.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the import value dropped abruptly to 41.2 thousand US dollars, a 34.1% fall from the year before. The peak import value was in 2019 at 62.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 237.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports by value highlighted Tajikistan's strong dependence on Pakistan, which accounted for 96.5% of total import flows.

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

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