Pakistan: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Pakistan

After two years of growth, the Pakistani vegetable product market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +21.7% against 2019 indices. Vegetable product consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Product Production in Pakistan

In value terms, vegetable product production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 503%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetable products in Pakistan contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable product yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly 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 vegetable products were harvested in Pakistan; waning by -3.8% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The vegetable product harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Pakistan

Vegetable product exports from Pakistan surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 346% on 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable product exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Pakistan, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Germany, Bahrain, Qatar and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +88.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable product exported from Pakistan were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Afghanistan ($X), with a combined 21% share of total exports. China, Thailand, Bahrain and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +87.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Afghanistan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetable products were imported into Pakistan; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,969% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,372% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable product to Pakistan, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X kg), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-37.9% per year) and Thailand (+30.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable product suppliers to Pakistan were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising 89% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +48.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 117%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+129.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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