Pakistan: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Pakistan

After three years of growth, the Pakistani durum wheat market decreased by -1.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Pakistan

In value terms, durum wheat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 113%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Pakistan contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 7% against the previous year. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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 durum wheat production in Pakistan fell slightly to X ha, reducing by -2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 6.2%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Pakistan

Durum wheat exports from Pakistan shrank to X tons in 2022, reducing by -10.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 50,858% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 39,703%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +50.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +47.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -2.3% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Durum wheat imports into Pakistan totaled X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Pakistan.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +18.9%).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Pakistan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled +21.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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