Uzbekistan

The tradition of drinking tea is very well established in Uzbekistan, and it is consumed with almost every meal. The majority of older consumers prefer green tea. People drink tea for medical purposes; for instance, tea with raspberries is considered...

Tea continued to lead sales of hot drinks in 2019, thanks to its rich tradition of consumption in Uzbekistan. However, the smaller coffee category is more dynamic thanks to less maturity than tea and a rising coffee drinking culture. Other hot ...

Coffee consumption is on the rise in Uzbekistan, with a strengthening interest in coffee, in general, and the rising popularity of coffee outlets in bigger cities. Busier lifestyles among local consumers and better-for-you claims shaped the dynamics ...

Other hot drinks is mainly represented by chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks, which, in general, are aimed at children and teenagers. Initially, chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks were considered indulgences and not bought on an everyday ...

The packaged food market in Uzbekistan is going through a significant period of transition, affected by major developments at the macroeconomic level, the diversification of domestic agriculture and investment in the local food production ...

Rice and noodles have a central role in the traditional diet in Uzbekistan and sales of unpackaged varieties of these products remain high. However, rising consumer concerns about the healthiness and hygiene of unpackaged products and the expanding ...

Muesli and granola will be among category drivers in the forecast period, when it will record the fastest current value growth in Uzbekistan. It is still quite a small category and has good potential for growth in line with development of modern ...

Chilled processed red meat will continue to be the biggest category in volume and value terms in processed meat and seafood in Uzbekistan over the forecast period. Sausages and dried sausages are very popular in Uzbekistan, with most producers of ...

Brand development is not a prominent feature of the general packaged food market in Uzbekistan, reinforcing the central role of price in purchasing decisions. In the case of traditional staples, such as bread, the potential for building distinctive ...

Shelf stable tomatoes will be most dynamic in current value terms over the forecast period in Uzbekistan, with these products heavily used in traditional dishes by locals. In general, the growing female participation in the workforce is increasing ...

Other edible oil, predominantly cotton oil, will remain the biggest category in edible oil in Uzbekistan over the forecast period. Despite perceptions of cotton oil being a relatively unhealthy option because of its high ratio of polyunsaturated fats...

Despite the appearance of shelf stable ready meals, frozen ready meals will continue to be the clear leader in volume and value terms in Uzbekistan over the forecast period. Up to 2018, ready meals was only represented by frozen ready meals in ...

Nut- and seed-based spreads has had visible sales in Uzbekistan since 2018, but sales are still very small in what remains a relatively new category in the country. There is no tradition of eating these products among local consumers. However, sales ...

Packaged soup has not established a significant presence in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistani consumers are not aware of such products and the potential for their development is limited, given dietary habits and demographic developments in the market. Despite ...

Cooking at home is still popular in Uzbekistan. However, with some consumers, especially those in urban areas, leading busier lives, they are happy to buy packaged ingredients, such as sauces, dressings and condiments. Packaged versions of products ...

The economy will see healthy growth in 2019, but will be below historical trends. High investment should boost growth and job creation; a weaker-than projected external environment is the main short-term downside risk to growth. Inflation will likely...

Driven by China and India, Asia’s developing economies saw healthy rates of growth in 2018. Japan’s economic prospects are less favourable however. Too many of Asia’s economies are excessively dependent on exports and large inflows of foreign ...

Insight into income and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment or household type to ...

In 2019, analgesics registered double-digit current value growth, with further progress expected over the forecast period. However, rising prices was the main factor boosting value sales, as volume sales declined in most categories. Paediatric ...

According to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, even 15 years ago only 5-10% of the population suffered from allergies. Today, due to the impact of a variety of factors, this percentage has increased significantly. Allergies are ...