Pakistan: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani sour cherry market decreased by -22.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sour cherry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sour cherries in Pakistan totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 sour cherries production in Pakistan stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sour cherries, when their volume increased by 104% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 377%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 426%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bahrain (X kg), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +49.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+63.4% per year) and Bahrain (+67.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Pakistan, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+90.8% per year) and Qatar (+58.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2019, approx. X kg of sour cherries were imported into Pakistan; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sour cherry imports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Afghanistan (X kg) was the main sour cherry supplier to Pakistan, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan amounted to +24.4%.

In value terms, the largest sour cherry suppliers to Pakistan were Afghanistan ($X) and Malaysia ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (-3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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