Pakistan: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cherry market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cherry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries in Pakistan fell to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry yield increased by +53.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 20%. The cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly 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 cherries production in Pakistan amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 656% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 470% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +45.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+34.2% per year) and Malaysia (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry exported from Pakistan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Germany ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 77% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +26.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Germany (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Cherry imports into Pakistan surged to X tons in 2019, increasing by 2,563% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry imports surged to $X in 2019. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of cherry to Pakistan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled +2,563.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan amounted to +2,216.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2018 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -13.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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