The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan recently hosted a roundtable discussion with fruit and vegetable producers and packaging manufacturers to address the role of packaging quality in enhancing export potential.
Participants, including Chairman Davron Vakhabov, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, exchanged insights and explored collaborative strategies. The focus was on upgrading packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes, plastic, and paper, to meet international standards and optimize the export process.
Uzbekistan’s food exports in 2024 surpassed $2bn, marking a $370mn increase from the previous year. The country has established itself as a key global player, ranking third in apricot exports, seventh in cherry and peach exports, and tenth in mung bean and other legume exports. Uzbek cherries alone reached 16 markets worldwide.
With over 16mn tons of vegetables and melons, 5mn tons of fruits and grapes, and 4mn tons of potatoes produced in 2024, improving packaging standards is seen as a crucial step to expand Uzbekistan’s footprint in global markets, according to EastFruit.
The roundtable provided a platform for local producers and packaging manufacturers to exchange ideas, establish business partnerships, and outline practical measures to enhance packaging quality. These initiatives aim to boost export volumes and ensure Uzbekistan’s agricultural products remain competitive internationally.
Uzbekistan boasts over 4mn hectares of irrigated arable land, predominantly used for cultivating food crops and raw materials. In recent years, 260,000 hectares previously allocated to cotton and grain have been converted into farmland, with plans to repurpose another 104,000 hectares.
Uzbekistan holds the third position worldwide in apricot exports, seventh in cherries and peaches, and tenth in leguminous products such as mash. In 2024, the country has successfully broadened its export markets, with cherries now reaching 16 different countries.
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