Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Uzbekistan is a net-import market for fresh grapefruit, with imports reported under HS 080540 (grapefruit, fresh or dried). In 2024, Uzbekistan imported grapefruit worth USD 677.15 thousand with a reported quantity of 1,038,920 kg (UN Comtrade via WITS). Trade policy has provided a zero import customs-duty regime for HS 0805 citrus fruit (excluding a lemon subheading) under Presidential Decree UP-145 (as amended), supporting import availability. Market-access execution is highly sensitive to plant-quarantine compliance, including the requirement for a quarantine permit and a phytosanitary certificate for regulated plant products.
Market RoleNet importer (import-reliant consumer market with limited domestic production)
Domestic RoleConsumer market supplied primarily through imports; any domestic grapefruit output is not evidenced in the sources used for this record.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityImported grapefruit availability is shaped by supplier harvest calendars and transit lead times; the Uzbekistan market is exposed to seasonal supply windows from exporting origins and to inspection-related delays at entry.
Specification
Primary VarietyStar Ruby (red-fleshed grapefruit)
Physical Attributes- Sound fruit with intact rind; defects and damage increase rejection risk during inspections and retail handling.
Grades- International citrus standards define quality classes and minimum maturity requirements; these may be used as reference points in contracts and inspections.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Export orchard/collection → packing & grading → pre-cooling → refrigerated transport (multimodal) → Uzbekistan border phytosanitary control and possible sampling → importer/wholesaler distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature- Cold-chain integrity is critical for quality preservation during long-distance transport into a landlocked market.
Shelf Life- Border delays and temperature excursions can shorten marketable shelf life and raise shrink risk for importers.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFresh grapefruit is subject to plant-quarantine controls; shipments lacking a quarantine permit and phytosanitary certificate can be detained, withdrawn, and liquidated at the border, creating a direct trade-blocking risk.Obtain the quarantine permit in advance and verify phytosanitary certificate details (origin, product description, quantities) against shipment documents and labels before dispatch.
Phytosanitary HighDetection of quarantine organisms in imported citrus can trigger heightened inspections and temporary restrictions by Uzbekistan’s plant quarantine authority, disrupting supply continuity and increasing rejection risk.Source from suppliers with robust pest management and documented packing-house controls; require pre-shipment inspection records and ensure re-export chains preserve original phytosanitary evidence of country of production.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked market, Uzbekistan’s grapefruit supply is exposed to multimodal transit variability and border delays, which can degrade quality and increase shrink for a perishable product.Use validated reefer logistics with temperature monitoring; plan buffer lead times around border clearance and peak inspection periods.
Labor & Social- Uzbekistan has a well-documented history of systemic forced and child labour concerns in the cotton harvest; the ILO reported that systemic forced labour and systemic child labour were eradicated during the 2021 cotton production cycle, though due diligence expectations may still reference this legacy in broader country-risk screening.
FAQ
What documents are required to import fresh grapefruit into Uzbekistan under plant-quarantine controls?A quarantine permit issued by the Uzbek plant-quarantine authority and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the authorized body of the country from which the shipment arrives are required for regulated plant products; shipments without these documents can be withdrawn and liquidated at the border.
Does Uzbekistan apply import customs duty to grapefruit (HS 080540)?Under the current consolidated text of Presidential Decree UP-145, Uzbekistan applies zero import customs duty rates to HS 0805 citrus fruit (excluding a specified lemon subheading). Grapefruit (HS 080540) is within HS 0805, so the zero-duty regime is applicable on the face of the decree, subject to correct classification and any implementing conditions.
How material are Uzbekistan’s grapefruit imports in recent data?UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank’s WITS tool reports that Uzbekistan imported grapefruit (HS 080540) in 2024 with a trade value of USD 677.15 thousand and a quantity of 1,038,920 kg.