Pakistan: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Pakistan

In value terms, root and tuber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Pakistan fell to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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.

The root and tuber harvested area in Pakistan reduced to X ha in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar, Malaysia, Oman, Kazakhstan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) were the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Malaysia, Qatar, Oman, Kazakhstan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Afghanistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient 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, root and tuber import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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