Market research: Uzbekistan (page 1 of 2)

This report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Uzbekistan, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA C...

Retailing witnessed the confident development of the grocery retailers channel at a steady pace. Living standards of consumers continuously rose, the potential of domestic producers strengthened and t...

Non-store retailing was represented by two formats in 2012: direct selling and internet retailing. Direct selling accounted for the majority of sales, whereas internet retailing accounted for UZS18 bi...

Uzbek retailing was in a strict traditional format in 2012, represented in only selected formats. However, with the arrival of the private sector the market witnessed the launch and development of oth...

The sauces, dressings and condiments category is not strongly developed in Uzbekistan. The category is populated primarily by the most traditional, well-known and basic product types, such as mayonnai...

Soup is one of the least developed categories within Uzbek packaged food. In 2012 it accounted for only 1,400 tonnes, worth UZS32 billion. The reason behind such low sales is the fact that soup remain...

Products within the sweet and savoury snacks category enjoy strong popularity among Uzbek consumers. With the exception of pretzels and tortilla/corn chips, both of which are absent, the category reco...

Noodles has become a favourite food type for many children, while its convenience attracts parents. Although it is not considered a staple or daily purchase, frequency of purchase is increasing, along...

The Uzbek packaged food market continued to develop favourably in 2012, with most major product categories showing healthy growth in retail volume and current value sales. Economic development in Uzbe...

There are two major factors impacting pasta sales: the primary force underlying sales volume and that which is generating additional growth. Pasta achieved its existing level of sales thanks to being ...

Tea enjoys the preference of the entire nation and is the most traditional type of drink. Although tea is not grown or produced in Uzbekistan, it has historically been the main non-alcoholic drink in ...

Baked goods is dominated by bread, which accounted for a 98% share of total volume sales in 2012, followed by pastries and cakes. This share breakdown is explained by social and traditional factors. T...

Breakfast cereals is the least developed bakery product type, accounting for only a very marginal share of total volume sales in 2012. This is explained by the low popularity of breakfast cereals as a...

Due to the national cuisine, oils and fats are consumed heavily in Uzbekistan. Practically all local dishes and cooked food require oils and fats, which generates stable demand for such products. In a...

Ice cream has prospered in Uzbekistan during the review period. Whilst ice cream was not underdeveloped, there was significant room in which to grow per capita consumption. This potential was wisely a...

Spreads are among local consumers’ favourite food products. The category is represented by well-developed jams and preserves and honey and newly developing chocolate spreads. As non-traditional concep...

In 2012, sales of snack bars remained negligible in Uzbekistan....

This bakery type consists of savoury biscuits and crackers and various sweet biscuits. In 2012, biscuits accounted for a 31% share of retail value sales in bakery. Current value sales and total volume...

There is a great demand for sugar confectionery products in Uzbekistan, especially for boiled sweets, caramels and similar format confectionery. Like chocolate confectionery products, this is reasoned...

Historically the yoghurt and sour milk category in Uzbekistan developed in a very unique way: sour milk was the most traditional dairy product first sold by farmers, after which time industrial produc...

The gum category benefited from the introduction of new product lines in 2011, with effects continuing into 2012. Such new products were either completely new product lines or new flavour varieties, n...

Sales of meal replacement products remain negligible in 2012....

Uzbek consumers enjoy large celebrations and social ceremonies. Such events take place for a wide variety of reasons including child birth, male circumcision, wedding ceremonies, birthdays /anniversar...

The other dairy products category continued developing in 2012 mainly thanks to consumers’ interest in these products for their healthy features. Dairy products are always very highly valued in Uzbeki...

Cheese has never been considered a core foodstuff in Uzbekistan. Nevertheless, consumers have always displayed healthy demand for cheese, albeit not everyone could afford it during the review period. ...

Uzbekistan continues to record a strong birth rate. Uzbek families who traditionally have many children are currently at the stage where their offspring are reaching their teenage years and approachin...

Chilled processed food is divided into two areas: meat and fish/seafood. As it is locally supplied, more affordable and presented in a large variety of products targeted at local consumer preferences,...

Canned/preserved food continues to grow steadily without any drastic or unexpected developments. Sales in the area are being supported by a group of consumers who purchase canned/preserved food produc...

Ready meals is not developed in Uzbekistan, with sales remaining negligible in central areas such as Tashkent city and non-existent in other regions....

Uzbek consumers use dried processed food products in a wide range of dishes, with popular options including rice, pasta and noodles. While rice has historically been the most traditional ingredient in...