Central Asian Horticulture Exporters Directory

The region's climate and soil permit early spring harvests and long growing seasons, making it an ideal location for horticulture production. Additionally, the relatively low cost of resources, such as land and labor, provides a competitive advantage for Central Asian horticulture exporters. The region's horticulture industry has been increasing its exports to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), European Union (EU), Middle Eastern, and South-East Asian markets. Uzbekistan has seen a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports, with a nearly doubling of exports over the past three years. Central Asian countries have also been able to access markets with reduced or zero duty under preferential trade agreements. The Directory of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters, developed by USAID's Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity (CTJ), provides a comprehensive catalogue of companies willing and ready to export their horticultural products to new markets outside the region. The Directory contains information on 131 companies, including details of their products, brands, distribution channels, and contact details. The companies listed in the Directory are involved in the production and export of fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, nuts, and pulses, as well as processed fruit and vegetables. Some of the companies listed in the Directory include Dala_Fruit.KZ LLP, which produces fresh apples, plums, and apple juice, and has an average capacity of 10,000 tons of fresh apples per year. NAC AGRO LLP produces a range of vegetables, including cucumbers, eggplant, and tomatoes, and has an average capacity of 7,000 tons of vegetables per year. HERMES LLP produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, carrots, onions, and tomatoes, and has an average capacity of 100 to 1,000 tons of fruit and vegetables per year. The Directory also includes information on transport and logistics companies, as well as an overview of transportation costs and transit time from Central Asian cities to export destinations in Europe and Asia. This information is intended to facilitate the establishment of business linkages between horticulture importers, distributors, retail buyers, and international trade fair organizers, and Central Asian growers, processors, and trading companies. The Directory is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity. The contents of the publication are the sole responsibility of the owners of the companies listed herein and do not reflect the views of USAID or the U.S. Government. In terms of specific products, the Directory lists a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, including apples, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, and melons. The companies listed in the Directory also produce a range of processed fruit and vegetables, including juices, jams, snacks, and fruit bars. The Directory also includes information on dried fruit, nuts, and pulses, including cherries, prunes, raisins, and pistachios. The Directory provides a valuable resource for companies and organizations looking to establish business linkages with Central Asian horticulture exporters. The information contained in the Directory can help to facilitate trade and employment in the horticulture industry, and support the development of a more diverse and competitive private sector in the region.