Tomato market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The tomato market in Uzbekistan contracted significantly between 2018 and 2020, with domestic production falling from 2.28 million tonnes to 1.93 million tonnes. This decline was driven by persistent climatic pressures, including water scarcity and extreme weather, which strained yields. The downturn was further exacerbated in 2020 by supply chain and distribution disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with production rebounding to 2.21 million tonnes. This growth was supported by sustained state investment in agricultural producers and the expansion of greenhouse farming, which facilitated year-round cultivation. The introduction of new, more resilient tomato varieties and the adoption of advanced agri-technologies, including AI-assisted growing methods, contributed to increased output.

Production stabilized around 2.2 million tonnes in 2022 and 2023. During this period, continued government initiatives to develop greenhouse capacity and support farmers maintained market stability. The launch of new product segments, such as cherry tomatoes, catered to growing consumer demand for fresh, high-quality, and organically grown produce.

Production tomato in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Uzbekistan ranked as the 14th largest producer of tomatoes from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Tomato production in Uzbekistan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 929 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a modest decrease of 9.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.7%.

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

Exports tomato from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

Tomato exports from Uzbekistan increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 98 201 tons of tomatoes, a significant rise of 53.7% over the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 88.7%, averaging an annual increase of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia remained the top markets for Uzbekistan's tomato exports in volume, together accounting for 83.6% of total shipments, with other partners playing a smaller role.

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

After two years of growth, the value of tomato exports from Uzbekistan declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 66 063 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 5.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 64%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 69 523 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 48.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan were the primary destinations for Uzbekistan's tomato exports in value terms, together making up 96.3% of total exports. Kazakhstan accounted for 42.4%, Russia for 27.4%, and Kyrgyzstan for 26.5%.

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

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

Imports tomato to Uzbekistan

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Tomato imports into Uzbekistan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported 3 tons of tomatoes, a sharp drop of 16.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 89.4%, with an average annual decline of 52.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Turkey, and Kazakhstan were the main sources of tomato imports into Uzbekistan in volume terms, together representing 84.3% of total imports. Russia accounted for 33.4%, Turkey for 33.0%, and Kazakhstan for 18.0%.

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

The value of tomato imports into Uzbekistan showed notable fluctuations during the period. In 2020, imports totaled 3 thousand US dollars, a steep decline of 84.5% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 46 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 45.3%. From 2018 to 2020, the value varied significantly, with a 13.8-fold difference between the peak and trough.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia were the leading sources for tomato imports into Uzbekistan in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.3% of total imports, while other markets made up the remainder.

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

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