Nepal: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Nepalese fruit and berry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Nepal

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Nepal fell markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped significantly 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Nepal; with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits and berries were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Nepal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported into Nepal shrank to X tons, falling by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Nepal, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform