Belarusian and Russian Traders Actively Purchase Cherries in Uzbekistan
The cherry market in Uzbekistan is showing significant growth in 2025, as demand from traders in Belarus and the Russian Federation has already exceeded 5,000 tons. Market participants note that purchasing companies from these countries are actively operating in Tashkent, organizing negotiations with local producers and focusing their efforts on forming large batches for further export to the markets of Russia and Poland.
This is reported by AgroReview
Unprecedented Demand for Uzbek Cherries
According to a local producer, Belarusian companies temporarily residing in Tashkent are eager to secure the supply of substantial volumes of cherries:
“Meetings with purchasing companies are actively taking place in Uzbekistan. These are companies from Belarus—they live in Tashkent and are working hard to resell the products to the Russian and Polish markets. In total, according to them, there is a need for over 5,000 tons of cherries alone.”
Traders from Russia and Belarus have changed their approach to purchasing: whereas they previously operated remotely, they now prefer to personally oversee the process on-site. This allows them to better manage logistics chains, directly control the unloading process, and reduce competition with other importers. Experts note that the presence of traders at enterprises has become a key factor this season.
Reasons for Increased Demand and New Challenges for the Market
The growing interest in cherries from Central Asia is explained by significant crop losses in Eastern and Central Europe, caused by severe frosts in April and May 2025. Experts predict record-low cherry and sweet cherry harvests in this region, which is driving traders to seek alternative supply sources.
Uzbekistan remains one of the leading producers of cherries in Central Asia, and in 2025 it may achieve record export volumes of this berry. The main advantages of Uzbek producers are the high quality of frozen products and attractive prices. Traders aim to expand sales channels not only within the CIS but also to the markets of Eastern European countries, particularly Poland.
At the same time, this situation creates both new opportunities for local enterprises to develop exports and certain challenges: competition for the best raw materials is increasing, and there are higher requirements for packaging standards and logistics solutions. Experts believe that the implementation of modern sorting technologies and the development of cooperative models will help Uzbek producers maintain their leading positions in the international cherry market.