In late March 2021, a low Uzbek apricot harvest was predicted, as well as high prices and a sharp drop in its exports in the 2021 season due to weather anomalies. In most regions of the republic, the damage to the current apricot harvest caused by two waves of frost was estimated from 40% to 90% of the potential harvest.
The State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan has stated that, in the first half of 2021, the exports volume of apricot amounted to only 8,800 tons worth $ 7.7 million. In the same period last year, the republic exported 6.5 times more – 56,900 tons.
Considering that the season for exporting fresh apricots from Uzbekistan to foreign markets lasts three months – from May to July, the above data for the first half of the year can be attributed to two months – May-June. We must note, however, that the apricot exports from Uzbekistan in 2020 were at a record level.
Source: east-fruit.com
