Pakistan: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Pakistan

The Pakistani cherry and sour cherry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Pakistan

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Pakistan declined modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield indicated perceptible 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 and sour cherry yield increased by +53.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 and sour cherries production in Pakistan reached X ha, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Pakistan

Cherry and sour cherry exports from Pakistan declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, falling by -83.5% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 599% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 653%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Pakistan, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X kg), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-32.3% per year) and Malaysia (-23.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Pakistan were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of -16.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Malaysia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Pakistan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -1.7% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 117%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled +46.7%.

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

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan totaled +50.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a notable expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2014 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to +2.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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