Pakistan: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani safflower seed market reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -23.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Safflower Seed Production in Pakistan

In value terms, safflower seed production shrank rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of safflower seed in Pakistan fell dramatically to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -27.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 1,199% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped markedly 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.

The safflower seed harvested area in Pakistan shrank markedly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -28.8% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of safflower seed exported from Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 216% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 326%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, safflower seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 376%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +34.7%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for safflower seed exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +14.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average safflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to -14.9% per year.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, safflower seed imports into Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 325% against the previous year. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,239% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 731% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to Pakistan, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, safflower seed imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uzbekistan (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+22.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest safflower seed suppliers to Pakistan were Uzbekistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Afghanistan, which accounted for a further 12%.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +57.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -74% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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