Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are both producers and exporters of table grapes and raisins. This year, the winter frost has caused considerable damage (up to -80% of the volume produced in certain areas of Tajikistan), resulting in soaring prices for local consumers.

 

This production shortfall will lead to a sharp fall in export earnings for the 2 countries, whose grapes and raisins used to be major sources of income.

 

These 2 countries are likely to increase their imports of grapes, according to some analysts, who estimate that it will take several years - 3 to 4 years - for production volumes to return to 2022 levels.