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Tomato market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the fresh tomato market in Central Asia declined from 4 046 thousand tons to 3 660 thousand tons. This contraction coincided with supply challenges during cold seasons, which underscored the region's dependence on seasonal production. Although the period saw the start of active construction of modern greenhouse complexes and continued state-supported development of protected cultivation, full year-round self-sufficiency had not yet been achieved.

The market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 4 047 thousand tons, driven by growing interest and investment in greenhouse technologies aimed at improving quality and supply stability. This recovery was sustained through 2023, with volumes stabilizing around 4 000 thousand tons, supported by the ongoing transition to modern greenhouse methods, the development of climate-adapted tomato varieties, and adjustments in growing geography due to climate change.

By 2024, the focus on modernizing greenhouse infrastructure intensified, with an emphasis on energy-efficient technologies and adaptation to climatic shifts. Additionally, the expansion of tomato exports to markets such as Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan stimulated advancements in packaging and logistics solutions.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tomato production in Central Asia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 757 thousand tons of tomatoes, which represents a 5.9% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(1.7%)	(5.9%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of tomato production in Central Asia has also dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 120 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.0% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 20.3%, which translates to an average annual reduction of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(0.7%)	(16.0%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

Central Asia's tomato exports have increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports reached 108 130 tons, showing a 15.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 109.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 28.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.8%	30.9%	15.5%	28.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the primary market for Central Asian tomatoes, accounting for 50.9% of total exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of tomato exports from Central Asia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 89 798 thousand US dollars, up by 3.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 85.7%, with an average annual growth of 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.2%	32.2%	3.1%	22.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia remained the main destination for Central Asian tomatoes in value terms, absorbing 44.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Tomato imports into Central Asia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 11 538 tons, a sharp 55.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 83.6%, with an average annual decline of 45.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.0%)	(53.5%)	(55.3%)	(45.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources of tomato imports by volume were China (29.6%), Turkey (2.4%), and Russia (1.1%), together accounting for 33.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of tomato imports into Central Asia showed a slight increase. In 2020, imports were valued at 48 104 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 21.7%, with an average annual decline of 7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 47 943 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 20.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	(2.4%)	0.3%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of tomatoes to Central Asia by value were China (28.7%), Turkey (1.9%), and Russia (0.8%), collectively representing 31.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io