Pakistan: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani dry bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Pakistan

In value terms, dry bean production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of beans (dry) in Pakistan totaled X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 23%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average dry bean yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 beans (dry) production in Pakistan fell to X ha, with a decrease of -10.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 199%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 310% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Pakistan, with a 17% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Sri Lanka exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), fivefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sri Lanka was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and the United States (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for dry bean exported from Pakistan were Sri Lanka ($X), Australia ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports. Bahrain and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.8%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +116.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean export price decreased by -15.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United States (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Dry bean imports into Pakistan surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 53% against the year before. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dry bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main dry bean supplier to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar amounted to +52.6%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar amounted to +54.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean import price increased by +46.9% against 2017 indices. 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 Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +1.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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