Pakistan: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani barbed wire market decreased by -12.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +32.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Barbed Wire Production in Pakistan

In value terms, barbed wire production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 increased by +29.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports from Pakistan

For the third consecutive year, Pakistan recorded decline in shipments abroad of barbed wire and entanglements, which decreased by -18.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 2,584%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,558%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of barbed wire exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of -6.8%).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for barbed wire and entanglements exports from Pakistan, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan stood at -7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average barbed wire export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -26.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+4.2%).

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of barbed wire and entanglements was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 546% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of barbed wire imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Japan, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and France ($X) were the largest barbed wire suppliers to Pakistan, together accounting for 89% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +22.7%, 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 average barbed wire import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -38.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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