Pakistan: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Pakistan

For the third consecutive year, the Pakistani almond market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Almond consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Almond Production in Pakistan

In value terms, almond production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average almond yield in Pakistan amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of almonds in Pakistan amounted to X ha, flattening at 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to almond production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Almond Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, exports of almonds from Pakistan expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 3.2% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 857%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, almond exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,396%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of almond exports from Pakistan, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for almond exported from Pakistan were the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average almond export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -28.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Almond Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of almonds imported into Pakistan declined to X tons, which is down by -13.2% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 793%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, almond imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 803% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of almond imports to Pakistan, together comprising 89% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong SAR and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of almond to Pakistan, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (+13.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+50.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average almond import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -20.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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