Persimmons market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The persimmons market in CIS countries showed notable volatility between 2018 and 2020. In 2018, market volume reached 249.2 thousand tonnes, supported by growing consumption and the expansion of e‑commerce channels, which improved fruit accessibility. The following year, a focus on import substitution reduced imports sharply, causing market volume to contract to 201.2 thousand tonnes despite rising domestic production. The COVID‑19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted logistics and supply chains, which curtailed exports, while import‑substitution measures continued to bolster local output, helping market volume recover to 214.6 thousand tonnes.

Regulatory changes drove further shifts from 2021 to 2023. Stricter sanitary and phytosanitary requirements in 2021 affected trade flows, contributing to higher exports and a slight market decline to 205.4 thousand tonnes. Simplified customs procedures introduced in 2022 facilitated a surge in imports, pushing market volume to a peak of 285.8 thousand tonnes. In 2023, new labeling and traceability rules, together with ongoing production localization, created barriers for imports and coincided with increased exports, leading to a sharp drop in market volume to 188.1 thousand tonnes. During this period, consumer interest in organic and environmentally friendly produce also emerged, shaping new market segments.

Production persimmons in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of persimmons, 2017-2020

World map of production of persimmons, 2017-2020

Persimmon production in the CIS has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 270.3 thousand tons of persimmons, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of persimmon production in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 422.3 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 25.3% gain from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 54%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.5%.

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

Exports persimmons from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Persimmon exports from the CIS have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 94.1 thousand tons, showing a sharp 15.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 19%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 122.5 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 5.5% also occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Turkmenistan were the main markets for persimmon exports from the CIS in volume terms, together accounting for 12.6% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of persimmon exports from the CIS stood at 147.0 million US dollars, up by 1.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 152.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.5% drop.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Turkmenistan remained the primary buyers of persimmons from the CIS in value terms, together making up 7.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports persimmons to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for persimmons in the CIS showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 38.4 thousand tons, marking a 25.9% decline from 2019, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 130.1 thousand tons, resulting in a 3.4-fold variation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 60.2% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 183.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, persimmons were imported into the CIS from a wide range of markets. Spain accounted for 8.0% of imports in volume, Georgia for 2.3%, and China for 1.7%, together totaling only 12.0% of total imports. The remaining 88.0% came from numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, persimmon imports into the CIS increased in 2020. The region imported 180.1 million US dollars worth of persimmons, showing a moderate 3.5% gain over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 174.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for persimmon imports into the CIS in value terms was quite broad. Spain accounted for 13.7% of import value, China for 2.6%, and Israel for 2.5%, together representing only 18.8% of total import value.

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

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