Edible brassicas market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the edible brassicas market in Uzbekistan experienced a contraction in both production and domestic market volume. In 2018, the state-cooperative concern 'Uzplodoovoshvinprom' implemented comprehensive measures to develop fruit and vegetable growing, supporting production infrastructure. However, the approval of the Agricultural Development Strategy for 2020-2030 in 2019 set long-term targets without preventing an immediate downturn. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 subsequently disrupted the vegetable market, affecting investments and regulation, which contributed to the decline in output and consumption.

The market rebounded in 2021, with domestic volume rising to 661 thousand tonnes as a sharp drop in exports left more produce available locally, reinforcing Uzbekistan's role as a major supplier of white cabbage to Russia. The following year, anomalous January frosts damaged part of the harvest, yet record export shipments of 148 thousand tonnes diverted supply abroad, reducing the domestic market size to 640 thousand tonnes. By 2023, production expanded to 849 thousand tonnes, and the market volume grew to 746 thousand tonnes, aided by lower exports due to reduced demand in key foreign markets and the lingering effects of frosts. This period also saw the emergence of a new product segment with the introduction of yellow and purple cauliflower varieties, diversifying consumer choice.

In 2024, the sector showed a strengthened export orientation, with shipments of white cabbage to Russia surging fourfold to 72 thousand tonnes. A concurrent 9.9% growth in retail trade turnover at comparable prices indicated robust consumer demand within Uzbekistan. Legislative amendments affecting farming and new labeling rules for fruit and vegetable products, requiring country-of-origin information on price tags from September 2024, began to shape the market environment.

Production edible brassicas in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan ranked 19th globally in the production of edible brassicas.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Uzbekistan's production of edible brassicas declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 659 thousand tons, representing a modest year-over-year decrease of 6.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.0%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan's foreign supplies of edible brassicas totaled 93 618 tons, marking a gradual decline of 4.6% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 98 159 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 132.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia were the core markets for Uzbekistan's exports in kind, together accounting for 94.7% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively modest shares.

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, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, with a 4.4-fold difference. In 2020, Uzbekistan's edible brassicas export volume amounted to 20 838 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp drop of 42.9% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 36 472 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019 with a rise of 139.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia remained the primary buyers of edible brassicas from Uzbekistan in value terms, jointly representing 87.7% of total exports. Other countries made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2017, differing by 123-fold. In 2020, edible brassicas shipments to Uzbekistan from abroad amounted to 61 tons, which represents a significant increase of 177.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 98.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, imports in kind of edible brassicas to Uzbekistan were almost entirely concentrated in Kazakhstan, which accounted for 93.0% of the total.

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, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 37-fold difference. In 2020, the volume of edible brassicas imports to Uzbekistan totaled 14 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp uptick of 145.6% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 97.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan was the principal market for edible brassicas to Uzbekistan in value terms, accounting for 85.2% of total imports. Other destinations formed a less significant portion.

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

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