Pakistan: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani grapefruit market dropped notably to $X in 2022, falling by -48.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Pakistan

In value terms, grapefruit production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with a decrease of -15.5%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in Pakistan amounted to less than X kg per ha, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of grapefruits were harvested in Pakistan; leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapefruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 99%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Maldives (X kg), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +29.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-4.1% per year) and Maldives (+33.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Maldives ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Maldives, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 95% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Russia (+46.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of grapefruits decreased by -32.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 196%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest grapefruit supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-5.7% per year) and Afghanistan (-42.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Pakistan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-22.3% per year) and Afghanistan (-34.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+38.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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