Pakistan: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani apple market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Pakistan

In value terms, apple production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Pakistan contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, reducing by X% against 2022. Overall, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, apple yield increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apple yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of apples in Pakistan totaled X ha, approximately equating 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2023, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Pakistan; growing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), fivefold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apples exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion 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, apple export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of apples increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of apple to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform