Today, avocados are consumed in almost every part of the world. Furthermore, avocados of every variety are transported around the globe so that they are eaten by larger groups of people. Similarly, the avocado is getting a lot of praise in Uzbekistan. Urban development in the country has led to a spike in demand for the fruit.
Around 51% of Uzbekistan’s population lives in towns and cities with a big part of it concentrated around the capital, Tashkent. These urban residents are now buying avocados regularly. To a greater extent, the culture of eating avocado has spread across Europe and even Asia to Uzbekistan. Both regions, after all, have a strong enough influence on modern Uzbek life due to its proximity to Eastern Europe and its location in central Asia.
Uzbekistan Avocado Imports
Since there is no avocado production in Uzbekistan, avocado imports are found in the domestic market for most part of the year. In 2023, Uzbekistan shipped in nearly 340 tons of avocado, another record high since 2019.
In just a few years, avocado imports in Uzbekistan have enjoyed year on year growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2021 to 2022 at over 565%. The peak volume was in the year 2023 at 334 tons.
Here is the import volume of avocados in Uzbekistan between 2017 and 2023.
Importing Avocados in Uzbekistan
Here is a step by step guide on how to import avocados in Uzbekistan:
Avocado Supplying Countries to Uzbekistan
Avocados that are re-exported from Russia dominate the import market in Uzbekistan. Kenya is the top avocado exporting country in Africa. It has the potential to increase its market share once its gains access. The Uzbek avocado market is made up of a diversity of sources.
The other key avocado exporting countries to Uzbekistan are:
- Turkey
- Colombia
- Israel
- South Africa
- Kazakhstan
It also imports avocado in small volumes from countries like:
- China
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Brazil
Uzbekistan brings avocado from abroad through its main airport. Avocados get into the country as air freight by way of the Tashkent International Airport. The airport has a cargo terminal and cold storage rooms to keep avocados fresh as they were when harvested.
The main commercial sea ports in Iran provide access for majority of shipments to Uzbekistan. This is because it is a landlocked country. Avocados can reach Iran as sea freight by way of either the Port of Bandar Abbas or Chabahar.
How to Know Reliable Avocado Suppliers in Uzbekistan
Avocado importers in Uzbekistan must present the following documents for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
- Import permit
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
Sourcing Avocado from Kenya
Kenyan avocados can be shipped directly to Uzbekistan. Trade relations between the two countries make it possible for Uzbek consumers to enjoy them. Custom duties are imposed all imports and have to be paid before the customs clearance of goods.
Here are some advantages Kenya has in supplying avocados to Uzbekistan:
- It has a longer season that lasts from February to October.
- Production costs are low therefore avocados from Kenya are competitively priced.
- Most of Kenya is covered by a sub-tropical climate which ensures consistency of quality and supply.
Average Transit Time of Importing Avocados in Uzbekistan
| COUNTRY | AIR FREIGHT | SEA FREIGHT |
| Kenya | 7 hours 40 minutes | 11 days |
| Colombia | 17 hours 30 minutes | 42 days |
| South Africa | 11 hours 15 minutes | 19 days |
Here is a top avocado exporter in Kenya
Freshela Exporters
Freshela is a Kenyan based company that engages in the sourcing, processing and exporting of avocados and other fresh produce.
Freshela is a proud exporter of Kenyan avocados. We source avocados from our company farm and partner farms.
We give competitive pricing to our customers and guarantee reliable delivery time.
We use a modern grading machine to achieve desired avocado weight. The fruit is also graded to eliminate any with physical quality defects.
We pack avocado fruit for both air and sea freights. All of our avocado packing is approved by FDA and is certified by HACCP Quality Assurance.