Pakistan: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani spinach market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild curtailment. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Pakistan

In value terms, spinach production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 29%. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in Pakistan contracted to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -5.1% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the spinach harvested area in Pakistan shrank to X ha, declining by -2.4% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spinach production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of spinach decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7,638% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 7,576% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for spinach exports from Pakistan, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X kg), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-37.1% per year) and Kuwait (-36.9% per year).

It was followed by Kuwait, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-40.4% per year) and Kuwait (-39.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Bahrain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2016, supplies from abroad of spinach decreased by -24.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, China (X tons) was the main supplier of spinach to Pakistan, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Afghanistan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Pakistan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +19.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7% against the previous year. Over the last four years, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2016 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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