Uzbekistan increased potato production by 4.8 percent in 2022

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Published Jan 31, 2023

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In 2022, over 3.4 million tons of potatoes were produced in Uzbekistan, which is 4.8% more than in the same period last year, EastFruit analysts report citing data from the State Statistics Committee. According to preliminary data from the country's statistical office, in 2022, the total production of potatoes in Uzbekistan amounted to 3,441.7 thousand tons, which is 156.1 thousand tons more than in 2021.

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Starting from mid-July 2022, wholesale potato prices in Uzbekistan have been stable and fluctuated in a rather narrow price band. According to EastFruit price monitoring, the average wholesale price for these products for the period from July 15 to December 31, 2022 was in the range of 4,000 - 4,500 sum / kg ($ 0.36 - $ 0.40), except for a short period in the second half of August last of the year. In January 2023, wholesale prices for potatoes in Uzbekistan reacted to the anomalous cold for this region with a sharp increase - from 4,000 to 5,000 sum / kg (from $0.35 to $0.44) for the period from January 6 to 20, as well as other types of vegetables. However, over the past week, prices for these products have decreased and as of January 27, 2023, the average wholesale price of potatoes in Uzbekistan amounted to 4500 UZS/kg ($0.40), which is 10% lower compared to the same date in 2022. See also: Ukrainian potatoes need marketing support in EU countries We remind you that potatoes ...

Source: Eastfruit