Pakistan: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani ginger market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Ginger Production in Pakistan

In value terms, ginger production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 103%. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average ginger yield in Pakistan contracted significantly to X kg per ha, shrinking by -97.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 11,899% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha, and then contracted remarkably 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 ginger harvested area in Pakistan skyrocketed to X ha, increasing by 2,950% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The ginger harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ginger exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Myanmar was relatively modest.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ginger exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Myanmar was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average ginger export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +18.1% per year.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ginger increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ginger imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar totaled +151.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar totaled +100.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -69.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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 China amounted to +14.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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