Egypt has overtaken Turkey to become the main supplier of oranges to Uzbekistan

Published 2023년 1월 30일

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In 2022, Egypt emerged as the primary supplier of oranges to Uzbekistan, marking a significant shift from previous years when Turkey held the top spot. The volume of orange imports to Uzbekistan surged by 50% compared to 2021, largely due to the country's economic growth and the liberalization of imports. As a result, Turkey's share in Uzbekistan's orange imports dropped from 43% in 2021 to 17% in 2022, with Iran overtaking Turkey as the second-largest supplier. The geographical reach of Uzbekistan's orange imports expanded, with nine countries contributing to the imports, including South Africa, which saw a 2.5-fold increase in orange exports to Uzbekistan. The entry of Zimbabwe as a supplier also highlights the growing production of fresh oranges in Africa and the search for new markets for their surplus.

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According to EastFruit analysts, in 2022 Egypt became the main supplier of oranges to Uzbekistan, replacing the previous long-term leader, which was Turkey. According to preliminary estimates, the volume of orange imports to Uzbekistan in 2022 set a record, having increased by one and a half times compared to 2021! The main reason for this is the liberalization of imports, as well as the ongoing economic growth in the country, which contributes to the expansion of the range of products consumed by the population. It should be noted that the supply of fresh oranges from Egypt to Uzbekistan increased by 75% in 2022, while orange imports from Turkey fell by 40%. As a result, the share of Turkish orange in Uzbek imports decreased from 43% in 2021 to 17% in 2022. At the same time, Turkey immediately dropped to third place in the ranking of suppliers, as it was also overtaken by Iran, which increased the supply of oranges to Uzbekistan by more than 20 times in 2022. It should also be ...

Source: Eastfruit