Uzbekistan: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2023, the Uzbek lentil market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Lentil consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Lentil Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, lentil production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Uzbekistan stood at X kg per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X ton per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the average lentil 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.

The lentil harvested area in Uzbekistan contracted modestly to X ha in 2023, remaining stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2023, lentil exports from Uzbekistan plummeted to X kg, which is down by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X kg), Germany (X kg) and the UK (X kg) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Uzbekistan were Ukraine ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price decreased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%).

Lentil Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2023, the amount of lentils imported into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lentil imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold.

From 2017 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to X%.

In value terms, the largest lentil suppliers to Uzbekistan were Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkey ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform