Central Asia: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian plum and sloe market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Central Asia

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest plum and sloe producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkmenistan (X tons), fourfold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Central Asia stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Central Asia shrank slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Plum and sloe imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of plums and sloes. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plums and sloes in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, plum and sloe imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

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