Pakistan: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani onion and shallot market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Onion And Shallot Production in Pakistan

In value terms, onion and shallot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Pakistan stood at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 onion and shallot production in Pakistan shrank slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Pakistan, together accounting for X% of total exports. Qatar, Oman, Singapore and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Pakistan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Qatar, Oman, Singapore and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bahrain ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot imported into Pakistan soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with an X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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