Pakistan: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani carrot and turnip market decreased by -3.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Pakistan

In value terms, carrot and turnip production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 90%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Pakistan fell sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -15.7% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced dramatically 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, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Pakistan amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 2.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of carrots and turnips, when their volume decreased by -86.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 408% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 481%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Pakistan, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+27.2% per year) and Oman (+75.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Pakistan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+75.3% per year) and Kuwait (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 67% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Canada (+51.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of carrots and turnips imported into Pakistan surged to X tons, increasing by 335% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 5,258%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 4,759% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan stood at +17.5%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan totaled +6.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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