Pakistan: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani chewing gum market declined to $X in 2021, shrinking by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep setback. Chewing gum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in Pakistan

In value terms, chewing gum production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of chewing gum exported from Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 25% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +44.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +62.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for chewing gum exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, chewing gum exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kenya (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+44.1% per year) and Kenya (+47.7% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chewing gum exports from Pakistan, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Somalia ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+32.6% per year) and Yemen (+43.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chewing gum export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Chewing gum imports into Pakistan reduced modestly to X tons in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 184% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 169%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to Pakistan, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, chewing gum imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+4.1% per year) and Turkey (+60.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to Pakistan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+53.6% per year) and Vietnam (+18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chewing gum import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 77% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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