Pakistan: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cauliflower and broccoli market contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 116%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Pakistan contracted rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -21.4% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli yield increased by +36.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank sharply 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.

The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Pakistan reached X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13,855% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 12,072%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Tajikistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tons), fourfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tajikistan totaled +61.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+49.8% per year) and Kuwait (+92.8% per year).

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Pakistan, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tajikistan stood at +56.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+69.8% per year) and Afghanistan (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Tajikistan (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, cauliflower and broccoli imports into Pakistan dropped modestly to X tons, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 2,311% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 2,499%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X kg), Iran (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Pakistan, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of -4.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Pakistan, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-9.3% per year) and Afghanistan (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by +48.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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