Pakistan: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani sorghum market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sorghum production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 -12.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 93%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in Pakistan fell to X kg per ha in 2022, declining by -5.3% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sorghum yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2021, and then fell 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, the total area harvested in terms of sorghum production in Pakistan skyrocketed to X ha, with an increase of 32% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, exports of sorghum from Pakistan reduced sharply to X tons, dropping by -23.1% on 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-42.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Pakistan, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-25.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 108%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Benin (+36.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sorghum, when their volume decreased by -10.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 6,922% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5,313%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Afghanistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +40.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (-30.0% per year) and Australia (+23.2% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Pakistan, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +52.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+33.3% per year) and Afghanistan (-39.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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