Pakistan: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani mate market increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Mate consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mate Production in Pakistan

In value terms, mate production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Mate production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mate in Pakistan was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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, the total area harvested in terms of mate production in Pakistan stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of mate decreased by -17.4% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,690%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mate exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,660% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of mate exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -24.7%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Pakistan, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -21.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+8.4%).

Mate Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of mate imported into Pakistan reduced rapidly to X kg, falling by -26.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 171%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Pakistan, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled -17.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Pakistan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -9.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-10.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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