Grapes market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the grape market volume in Central Asia remained stable at around 2.1 million tonnes. This period was characterized by Uzbekistan's ongoing economic reforms, which promoted macroeconomic stability and enhanced production efficiency in agriculture, supporting domestic grape output. In 2020, factors such as rising inflation and shifts in energy prices contributed to a sharp reduction in grape imports, but steady local production led to only a minor market adjustment.

The market expanded significantly in 2021, reaching 2.3 million tonnes, a growth largely attributed to the government's introduction of subsidized crop insurance. This policy reduced risks for farmers and encouraged increased grape cultivation. Subsequently, in 2022 and 2023, the market volume settled near 2.2 million tonnes. During these years, the launch of the digital retail platform Uzum Market in late 2022 began transforming fruit distribution, while the expansion of financial services like the Uzum virtual Visa card and the continuation of insurance subsidies provided further support to the sector.

Production grapes in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Central Asia's grape production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 2 277 thousand tonnes of grapes, showing stable output compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 247 thousand tonnes, which represented a 0.5% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 1.2% growth.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Central Asia's grape production value declined. In 2020, grape output was valued at 2 626 million US dollars, marking a 5.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 763 million US dollars, which represented a 20.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports grapes from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Central Asia's grape export volume declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 172.9 thousand tonnes, representing a significant 11.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 195.5 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with 8.6% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Central Asia's grape exports reached a diverse range of markets. Russia accounted for 32.2% of exports in volume, China for 9.0%, and Pakistan for 2.5%. Together, these three countries represented 43.7% of total export volume, with the remaining 56.3% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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, M $ US

After two years of gains, Central Asia's grape export value declined. In 2020, exports totaled 199.4 million US dollars, showing a substantial 16.0% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 237.5 million US dollars, which represented a 24.0% increase.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia was the largest buyer of Central Asian grapes by value, accounting for 24.8% of exports. China followed with 9.9%, and Turkey with 2.9%. Together, these three markets represented 37.7% of total export value, while the remaining 62.3% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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 grapes to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Central Asia's grape import volume showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest import level was recorded in 2020 at 21.9 thousand tonnes, representing a 61.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import volume occurred in 2018 at 61.8 thousand tonnes, which was 72.5% higher than the previous year. Import levels varied 2.8 times between these peak and low points.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iran was the largest source of grape imports to Central Asia by volume, accounting for 7.8% of imports. China followed with 4.3%, and Afghanistan with 3.6%. Together, these three countries represented 15.7% of total import volume, with the remaining 84.3% coming from various other suppliers.

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, M $ US

Central Asia's grape import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 61.7 million US dollars, down 27.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 41.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 16.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the largest source of grape imports to Central Asia by value, accounting for 5.6% of imports. Iran followed with 5.2%, and Afghanistan with 2.5%. Together, these three countries represented 13.3% of total import value, with the remaining 86.7% coming from various other suppliers.

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

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