Pakistan: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Pakistani grain market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Pakistan

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Pakistan shrank modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly 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, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Pakistan; waning by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Pakistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. Oman (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Grain Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of grain decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Pakistan, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Bulgaria, Brazil, Australia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest grain suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Bulgaria, Brazil, the United States and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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