Pakistan: Groundnuts Market 2025

Groundnuts Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani groundnuts market declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Groundnuts consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Groundnuts Production in Pakistan

In value terms, groundnuts production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 144%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of ground-nut (in-shell) in Pakistan reduced slightly to X kg per ha, which is down by -2.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The groundnuts yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of ground-nut (in-shell) in Pakistan contracted to X ha, waning by -5.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, groundnuts harvested area increased by +62.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 32%. The groundnuts harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Groundnuts Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of ground-nut (in-shell) decreased by -98.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45,173%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, groundnuts exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10,803% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for groundnuts exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan amounted to -33.4%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ground-nut (in-shell) exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan stood at -37.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average groundnuts export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -5.4% per year.

Groundnuts Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of ground-nut (in-shell) were imported into Pakistan; with an increase of 288% on the previous year. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, groundnuts imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,366%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of groundnuts imports to Pakistan, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +92.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest groundnuts suppliers to Pakistan were Uzbekistan ($X), India ($X) and Afghanistan ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +85.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average groundnuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, groundnuts import price increased by +128.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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