Treenuts market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market volume in Central Asia increased from 124.2 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 163.5 thousand tonnes in 2019. This surge was largely driven by rising imports into Russia, which compensated for restrictions stemming from sanctions and logistical disruptions. In the initial year, the market was constrained by a shortage of quality planting material, slowing the recovery of local nut production.

Market volume declined to 149.3 thousand tonnes in 2020 due to logistical problems and sanctions that limited access to suppliers from Latin America. A rebound followed in 2021, with volume reaching 155.9 thousand tonnes, supported by growing consumer preference for healthy eating and continued import growth for nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and walnuts.

Growth continued in the following years, with the market reaching 177.5 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 183.2 thousand tonnes in 2023. This expansion was accompanied by higher import volumes, including increased procurement from Brazilian suppliers. Global supply chains faced disruptions from events like the conflict in Iran, affecting pistachio supplies, while regulatory changes such as Russia's planned export duties on unprocessed pine nuts from August 2024 introduced new market conditions.

Production treenuts in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

In Central Asia, treenuts production reached 114.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a significant increase of 11.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.5%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2018, at 24.3%.

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

Exports treenuts from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

Treenuts exports from Central Asia have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 24 914 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 53.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 54.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 102 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 31.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Turkey, and China were the primary destinations for treenuts exports from Central Asia, accounting for 63.6% of total exports in volume. Specifically, Russia contributed 35.9%, Turkey 15.2%, and China 12.5% of the exports in kind.

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

The market for treenuts exports in value terms showed an unstable trend during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 26 847 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 71 218 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 2.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Central Asia's treenuts exports amounted to 43 754 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 38.6% year-over-year. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 165.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the distribution of exports in value terms was quite scattered. Russia, Turkey, and Iraq together accounted for 43.4% of total flows, with Russia at 19.3%, Turkey at 17.6%, and Iraq at 6.5%. No single partner emerged as clearly dominant in this period.

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 treenuts to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market for treenuts imports in kind displayed volatility over the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.3 times. In 2020, treenuts imports into Central Asia totalled 59 435 tonnes, indicating a 22.3% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was in 2019 at 76 494 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 142.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Iran, and the United States were the main sources for treenuts imports in kind to Central Asia, jointly representing 85.5% of total flows. China accounted for 66.6%, Iran for 11.4%, and the United States for 7.5% of imports in volume.

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

Treenuts imports into Central Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 73 793 thousand US dollars, showing a slight rise of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 74.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Iran, and the United States were the leading markets for treenuts imports in value terms, together accounting for 79.7% of total flows. Specifically, China contributed 41.9%, Iran 21.6%, and the United States 16.2% of imports in value.

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

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