Southern Asia: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in Southern Asia

In 2020, the South Asian roots and tubers, nes market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Roots and Tubers, nes in Southern Asia

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production was Pakistan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Nepal (X tons), twofold. Bhutan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Pakistan, roots and tubers, nes production decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Nepal (+X% per year) and Bhutan (+X% per year).

The average roots and tubers, nes yield fell to X tons per ha in 2020, which is down by -X% on 2019 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 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 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes harvested area in Southern Asia declined to X ha, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in Southern Asia

Pakistan (X tons) remains the largest roots and tubers, nes producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Nepal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bhutan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Pakistan stood at -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nepal (+X% per year) and Bhutan (+X% per year).

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2020, overseas shipments of roots and tubers, nes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2016 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes exports rose modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in roots and tubers, nes exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. Afghanistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Bangladesh (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Sri Lanka (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to roots and tubers, nes exports from India stood at -X%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Pakistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Afghanistan and Bangladesh increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Sri Lanka (-X p.p.) and India (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers, nes supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+X% per year) and Afghanistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2020, purchases abroad of roots and tubers, nes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes imports surged to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Imports by Country

Pakistan represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to roots and tubers, nes imports into Pakistan stood at +X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%) and India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Bangladesh increased by +X% percentage points, while Pakistan (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bangladesh saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The roots and tubers, nes import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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