TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 24. Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports have shown a mixed performance in early 2025, according to the latest data from the country's statistics office, Trend reports.
While the total export volume of 192,900 tons reflects a 23.1% decline compared to the same period in 2024, revenue from these exports has increased by 16.7%, reaching $175.1 million. This suggests a shift towards higher-value products and better pricing strategies in international markets.
Among fruits, raisins and dried prunes have been the most valuable exports.
• Raisins lead the category, with 16,064 tons exported, generating $20.6 million - a 196.6% increase in value compared to last year.
• Dried prunes followed with 8,146 tons worth $9.3 million, showing a 180.5% rise in value.
• Apricots and persimmons, while contributing smaller volumes, also maintained steady exports.
Fresh grapes (8,146 tons) and apples (1,867 tons) continued to be major fruit exports. However, their revenue growth was 139.5% and 73.2%, respectively, indicating fluctuations in demand or pricing.
Vegetable exports, on the other hand, saw lower growth in revenue, with an overall increase of 62.3% compared to 2024.
• Onions were the top exported vegetable, with 46,407 tons worth $3.4 million, but their revenue increase was modest at 56.3%.
• Cabbage followed with 23,515 tons, yet its revenue remained relatively low at $2.9 million.
• Tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and radishes all saw moderate exports, contributing to the sector’s overall stability.
Uzbekistan’s bean and nut exports have grown substantially, particularly in value.
• Mung beans (mash), with 11,083 tons exported, generated $7.2 million, seeing a 78.5% increase in revenue.
• Peanuts (2,956 tons) brought in $6.2 million, showing a 127.5% increase, signaling growing demand for Uzbek nuts in foreign markets.