Peaches and nectarines market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh peaches and nectarines in Central Asia showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. In 2018, the start of active exports from Uzbekistan's southern regions, with varieties like Big Bang and Plane Gold, laid the groundwork for the region's export potential, coinciding with a market volume of 221.8 thousand tons. Consumption then surged by 30% to 289.2 thousand tons in 2019, but fell to 235.5 thousand tons in 2020 as exports jumped and imports contracted.

Sustained export growth from Uzbekistan continued to shape the domestic market. In 2022, the country maintained active shipments, with over 200 tons exported by late May, supporting a rise in external sales to 68.7 thousand tons. This contributed to a market reduction to 245.0 thousand tons. The following year, a high harvest and low prices in Uzbekistan further boosted exports to 79.5 thousand tons, while the market volume declined to 234.5 thousand tons.

By 2024, the export landscape expanded notably with Azerbaijan significantly increasing shipments, 97% of which went to Russia. Meanwhile, in Russia, consumer demand for peaches and nectarines softened amid a 34% price rise in May-July 2024. An abundance of fruit in Central Asian and Russian markets during August highlighted seasonal availability, and a new cooperation agreement on plant quarantine between Russian and Azerbaijani authorities may influence future supply regulations.

Production peaches and nectarines in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

In 2018, Central Asia's production of peaches and nectarines hit its lowest point at 236.4 thousand tons, following an 11.2% decline that year. Production rebounded significantly in 2019 with a 12.1% increase, but then saw a slight dip of 1.3% in 2020, bringing the total output to 261.6 thousand tons.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for peaches and nectarines from Central Asia showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports reached their minimum at 19.7 thousand tons, representing a sharp 61.0% decline. However, the following year saw a dramatic turnaround, with exports surging 164.0% to 52.0 thousand tons in 2020. Overall, export levels fluctuated 2.6 times between the low of 2019 and the high of 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Oman consistently dominated as the primary destinations for Central Asia's peach and nectarine exports in volume terms, together accounting for 43.7% of total shipments.

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

Peach and nectarine exports from Central Asia have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, export value reached 66 312 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 38.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 167.6%, translating to an impressive compound annual growth rate of 38.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Oman remained the top buyers of Central Asian peaches and nectarines in value terms, jointly representing 39.8% of total export revenue.

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 peaches and nectarines to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, Central Asia's imports of peaches and nectarines peaked at 43.9 thousand tons, following a 22.0% increase that year. However, imports then fell sharply by 41.0% in 2020 to 25.9 thousand tons. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 35.2%, with a compound annual decrease of 13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source of peach and nectarine imports to Central Asia in volume terms, capturing 32.2% of the market share.

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 peaches and nectarines declined in 2020. Import value dropped 34.1% year-over-year to 32 802 thousand US dollars. The peak occurred in 2019 at 49 797 thousand US dollars, following a 35.6% increase that year. Despite the recent decline, imports still grew 6.8% overall between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to a 2.2% annualized growth rate.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China and Spain were the principal suppliers of peaches and nectarines to Central Asia in value terms, together accounting for 40.1% of total import spending.

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

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