Southern Asia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian fruit market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) remains the largest fruit producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X tons), with a X% share.

In India, fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

The average fruit yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fruit harvested area in Southern Asia reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the major exporter of fruits, generating X% of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Afghanistan (X%). Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In India, fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) were the largest importers of fruits, together mixing up X% of total imports. Maldives (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit importing markets in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Afghanistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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