Pakistan: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani pears and quinces market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Pakistan

In value terms, pears and quinces production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Pakistan amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Pakistan was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 0.7% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Pakistan

For the third year in a row, Pakistan recorded decline in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, which decreased by -59.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at -36.3%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled -38.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 35% 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.

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 -3.1% per year.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears and quinces decreased by -49.7% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main pears and quinces supplier to Pakistan, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+28.0% per year) and South Africa (+29.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Pakistan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -28.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+34.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+27.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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