Pakistan: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Pakistan

For the third year in a row, the Pakistani dried mushroom market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 23% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Dried Mushroom Production in Pakistan

In value terms, dried mushroom production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,169,676,600% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried mushrooms and truffles decreased by -28.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 598% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +45.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.8% per year) and the UK (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried mushrooms and truffles exports from Pakistan, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+16.4% per year) and the UK (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried mushroom export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 242%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Australia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of dried mushrooms and truffles imported into Pakistan expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 14% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 248%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 244%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main dried mushroom supplier to Pakistan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +25.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushrooms and truffles to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +21.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -3.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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