Uzbekistan Cuts Tomato Exports by 23% in 1Q25
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Russia accounts for over 93% of shipments
Uzbekistan exported 5,900 tonnes of tomatoes worth $6.8 mln in 1Q25, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, the value of tomato exports fell by 23%.
The average export price rose by 6.6% year-on-year, reaching $1,160 per tonne.
Russia remained the main destination, importing 5,500 tonnes and accounting for more than 93% of total exports. Other key markets included Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the UAE.
In December 2024, industry media reported a sharp decline in demand for greenhouse tomatoes in Russia.
Kursiv Uzbekistan previously reported that Uzbekistan halved its carrot exports in January–March 2025.
