Pakistan: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Pakistan

In value terms, root and tuber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Pakistan declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Pakistan; dropping by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Pakistan, together accounting for X% of total exports. Qatar, Malaysia, Oman, Kazakhstan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Malaysia, Qatar, Oman, Kazakhstan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Afghanistan (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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