Uzbekistan

With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to everyday routines, ice cream returned to growth, and 2023 is set to see an even stronger retail volume increase than 2022, and maintain double-digit current value growth. With hot summers,…

Rising inflation has been denting households’ purchasing power and consumer spending in 2023. Nevertheless, despite certain shifts in consumer behaviour, willingness to spend on chocolate confectionery is still rising in 2023, and retail volume sales…

In 2023, price inflation has slowed in baked goods leading to a stronger rate of volume growth. Retail prices soared in 2022 amid rising costs, although consumer demand remained resilient, Bread is a socially important product in Uzbekistan and its…

During the pandemic, the popularity of dietary supplements skyrocketed as people sought preventative strategies to boost their immune health and minimise the impact of COVID-19. At this time, state customs officials actively promoted the import of…

Cheese is expected to be one of the weaker dairy performers in 2023, with more muted volume growth. Hard cheese in particular performs badly and is expected to register a fall in volume sales, with soft, more affordable soft cheese continuing to…

Snacks is expected to see another successful year in 2023, remaining resilient despite a turbulent period due to impacts from the war in Ukraine and inflationary pressures. As a result of the removal of pandemic restrictions in 2022, and a return to…

Although modern trade formats continue to increase their value share in 2022, bazaars are still the dominant grocery retailing channel due in part to the fact that bazaars have a well-established place in Uzbekistani culture, with consumers being…

Direct selling re-emerged during the review period, following many years of absence from Uzbekistan. Following poor performances, most companies had exited this channel prior to the review period in 2012, due to tightening restrictions, including…

Premium beauty and personal care products faced significant affordability challenges for a considerable number of consumers in Uzbekistan in 2023, particularly among the majority residing in major cities like the capital, Tashkent. This affordability…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Uzbekistan witnessed a remarkable rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ongoing global geopolitical shifts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The competitive landscape…

Consumer health in 2023 is exhibiting solid current value growth as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic diminishes. With the resurgence of seasonal ailments, categories such as cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies and analgesics are…

In 2023, sugar confectionery is set to see strong performances in both retail volume and current value terms in Uzbekistan. After sales stagnated in 2020, and rebounded in 2021, there was slow expansion in 2022, and even stronger growth is expected…

Drinking milk is expected to register both healthy current value and volume growth, with a growing population supporting volume sales. While inflation is still high, it is easing. Shelf stable continues to account for most volumes sales through…

Bazaars remain a favourite shopping channel for non-grocery products. Low-income shoppers, tourists, and anyone looking for a wide variety of items that they can negotiate prices on all frequently turn to bazaars. The abundance of products and the…

After lifting the requirement to wear masks in the post-pandemic period, sales of herbal traditional products have gained momentum. In 2023, the return of frequent seasonal colds has also stimulated sales. The resurgence in demand for traditional…

Volume growth is expected to be muted for butter in 2023. With inflation still high, though easing, consumers are expected to be price sensitive and as a result opt for more affordable margarine and spreads rather than butter. The situation is…

In 2022, retail e-commerce continued to gain significant value share in Uzbekistan. However, its penetration level still lagged behind neighbouring countries such as Kazakhstan. Several factors hindered the further development of retail e-commerce in…

In 2023, the meals and soups category showed sales growth in volume and value terms, spurred by the return to normal lifestyles post-pandemic and the return of employees to the workplace. The general increase in the number of working women in…

Uzbek parents are keen to prioritise the wellbeing of their children and have a strong propensity to invest in their health. This trend has been gathering pace over the review period especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue was being supported by the post-pandemic landscape in Uzbekistan in 2023, notably with the reopening of foodservice and hospitality channels. For example, as seen with the catering industry supporting sales of napkins and…