Southern Asia: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian date market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, date production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of date production was Pakistan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In Pakistan, date production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average date yield rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The date harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of dates decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, date exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Pakistan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest date supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Date Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of dates decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, date imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to date imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bangladesh (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan and India increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dates in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, date imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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