News about Uzbekistan

Despite a smaller harvest, Uzbek cherries saw a significant improvement in quality in 2026

Production

03 Jun 2026

In 2026 Uzbek cherries show lower volumes down 20-40%, but stronger quality: 26+ mm fruit, high Brix and export prices up to USD 7.40/kg. Premium cultivars, cold chain discipline and MAP packaging support growth in Russia, the Middle East and Europe across premium markets.

Uzbekistan is promoting a sustainable supply chain for sweet cherries

Production

27 May 2026

Uzbekistan and FAO strengthen sustainable sweet cherry value chain through OCOP and FAO-China South-South Cooperation, focusing on innovation, traceability, logistics, lower post-harvest losses and international market access to support rural incomes and export growth now.

Cherry cultivation in Uzbekistan has a minimal environmental impact

Tech management

14 Apr 2026

A FAO study in Uzbekistan analyzes the life cycle of apple, cherry and grape orchards, showing a negative carbon balance but critical issues in water use and eutrophication. Drip irrigation and solar energy improve sustainability, productivity and environmental impact.

Dynamics and strategies of emerging countries in global cherry Production

Production

14 Nov 2025

The global cherry market is expanding rapidly: Turkey, Chile and Uzbekistan are leading the growth in both production and exports. Focus on agronomic performance, international trade, and key destination markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Uzbekistan cherries 2025: big harvest, but few large-caliber fruits

Production

04 Jun 2025

Uzbekistan’s 2025 sweet cherry season opens with abundant yields thanks to favorable weather conditions. However, the share of 26+ caliber fruits is very limited. Strong export demand offsets weak harvests in Europe and Turkey, significantly driving up prices.

Cherry boom: Russian and Belarusian traders move to Uzbekistan

Markets

28 May 2025

Record demand for Uzbek sour cherries: traders from Russia and Belarus relocate to secure direct supply. Spring frosts in Europe fuel demand as Uzbekistan targets record frozen fruit exports of premium quality, entering new markets and increasing its regional influence.

Uzbekistan opens cherry season with strong global demand

Markets

14 May 2025

Uzbekistan has launched its 2025 cherry exports from the Fergana region, with shipments starting in April. Strong global demand drives prices between $3.20–$4.20/kg for 20–26 mm cherries. The early Bahor variety leads the first phase.

Cherries 2025 in Uzbekistan: dollar prices stable, but retailers differences noted

Markets

24 Apr 2025

The first cherries of 2025 have arrived in Uzbek supermarkets with prices between 14,990 and 19,999 SOM. Comparison with previous years, local market trends, exchange rate, domestic production and insights on global export dynamics.

Research in Uzbekistan aims at improving cherry freezing technology

Processed

24 Jan 2025

For the research raw materials and generally accepted standard, physico-chemical, special organoleptic and correlation-regression analysis and statistical-mathematical planning methods of experiments were used to determine the properties of frozen products.

Uzbekistan: growing exports, over 30,000 tonnes to 16 countries

Markets

04 Oct 2024

The Statistics Agency highlighted that Russia was the top buyer, importing 25.4 thousand tons of cherries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan took in 3.5 thousand tons, and Kyrgyzstan secured 2.7 thousand tons.