Pakistan: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani walnut market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Walnut Production in Pakistan

In value terms, walnut production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 122%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of walnuts in Pakistan stood at X tons per ha, growing by 1.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average walnut yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of walnuts production in Pakistan declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of walnuts decreased by -62.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 70,290% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, walnut exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 90,053% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand stood at -9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+1.9% per year) and China (-23.6% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for walnut exports from Pakistan, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand amounted to -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+0.1% per year) and China (-22.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of walnuts were imported into Pakistan; with an increase of 137% against 2020 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,186%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, walnut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,038%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Pakistan, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, walnut imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +105.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+214.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+183.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Pakistan, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +97.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+172.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+144.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average walnut import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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