Central Asia: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Central Asia

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Central Asian garlic market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Central Asia

In value terms, garlic production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of garlic production was Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a X% share.

In Uzbekistan, garlic production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

The average garlic yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 garlic production in Central Asia reduced modestly to X ha, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. The total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic harvested area increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of garlic increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, garlic exports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, garlic exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Garlic imports fell sharply to X tons in 2023, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports plummeted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major importer of garlic in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - each recorded a X% 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 more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform