Central Asia: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian carrot and turnip market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Central Asia

In value terms, carrot and turnip production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production was Uzbekistan (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), sixfold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Central Asia dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Central Asia fell to X ha, which is down by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production reached the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an X% share.

In Uzbekistan, carrot and turnip exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the key importers of carrots and turnips in 2023, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip importing markets in Central Asia were Kyrgyzstan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform