Pakistan: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani apple market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Pakistan

In value terms, apple production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -13.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Pakistan expanded sharply to X tons per ha, increasing by 6.8% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield increased by +45.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in Pakistan; dropping by -2.8% on 2020. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 1.3%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, apple exports from Pakistan reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by -86.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 104%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 121%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Pakistan, together accounting for 90% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Oman ($X), Bahrain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for apple exported from Pakistan worldwide, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +8.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price decreased by -8.3% against 2019 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Sri Lanka (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Pakistan; with a decrease of -43.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of apple to Pakistan, accounting for a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-42.2% per year) and Iran (-61.6% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Pakistan, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan amounted to +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-38.3% per year) and Iran (-55.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -28.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :