According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Uzbekistan has secured the second position globally in apricot production. In 2024, the country harvested 527,000 tons of apricots, underscoring its status as a large exporter, as reported by UZA.
International rankings by the American publication World Population Review and the Italian portal CherryTimes affirm Uzbekistan's role in the export markets of cherries, plums, grapes, walnuts, and cabbage.
The ongoing development in horticulture, vegetable growing, and melon cultivation is proceeding amidst ongoing reforms within the agricultural sector. Modern agritech adoption and scientific innovations are being prioritized, providing substantial support to farmers and gardeners, thereby enhancing production and export capabilities.
Significant cooperation is being established with key international markets, with China identified as one of the largest importers of Uzbek fruits and vegetables. By 2030, the forecasts indicate that China's imports of cherries, plums, grapes, and apricots may reach $1.8 billion, which could create new opportunities for Uzbek agricultural exports.
Experts highlight that the agricultural sector is emerging as a driver of Uzbekistan's economic growth, showing momentum amid global market shifts. According to Daryo, Uzbekistan exported 311,000 tons of fruit, valued at $368.6 million, in the first half of 2025. The fruit exports included 42,100 tons of cherries at $96.8 million, 13,300 tons of apples at $6.7 million, 14,600 tons of plums at $10 million, and 54,100 tons of apricots at $41 million.
Source: Central Asian Light
