In 2023, Uzbekistan will become the second largest exporter of fresh apricots in the world

Published 2023년 6월 26일

Tridge summary

Uzbekistan is expected to have a record apricot harvest in 2023, contributing to increased exports and potentially making the country a leading exporter. Apricot prices in Uzbekistan are currently at historically low levels due to decreased demand caused by the Russian civil war and increased competition from Turkey. Uzbekistan has already surpassed Italy's apricot exports for the season, and is predicted to sell at least 65-70 thousand tons of apricots to foreign markets, potentially exceeding 75 thousand tons. Additionally, Uzbekistan is set to increase its production of dried apricots, putting pressure on that market as well.

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According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan is likely to harvest a record apricot crop in 2023, which will contribute to the growth of its exports and return the country to the number of world leaders in this indicator. Currently, apricot prices in the country are at historically low levels - they were lower only in 2020, when exports were temporarily blocked due to the coronavirus pandemic. Interestingly, on Saturday, June 24, prices for apricots in Uzbekistan decreased even more against the backdrop of the outbreak of the civil war in Russia. However, prices are expected to recover somewhat in the coming days, but they will certainly remain at relatively low levels for recent years. Also, as we have already reported, in the first two months of the season, Uzbekistan was able to repeat the record for apricot exports, selling about 40 thousand tons of products to foreign markets, which is 5.4 times more than in the same period in 2022. Why do we think that this will allow ...

Source: Eastfruit