Pakistan: Cereal Germ Market 2025

Cereal Germ Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani cereal germ market decreased by -10.5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Cereal Germ Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cereal germ production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Cereal germ production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Cereal Germ Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of cereal germ exported from Pakistan soared to X kg, picking up by 30% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal germ exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X kg) was the main destination for cereal germ exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iceland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Iceland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal germ exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal germ export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -24.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iceland.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +20.3% per year.

Cereal Germ Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of cereal germ imported into Pakistan declined to X tons, waning by -8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 343%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal germ imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 424%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal germ to Pakistan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal germ imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to +67.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+35.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest cereal germ suppliers to Pakistan were Japan ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

The UK, with a CAGR of +52.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cereal germ import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -22.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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