Afghanistan: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Afghanistan

The Afghan vegetable and melon market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, vegetable and melon production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in Afghanistan declined modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Afghanistan amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2022, vegetable and melon exports from Afghanistan amounted to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Afghanistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan totaled X%.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Afghanistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable and melon export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (X%).

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported into Afghanistan surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) was the main supplier of vegetable and melon to Afghanistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Afghanistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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