Southern Asia: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian orange market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +83.3% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Orange Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, orange production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 -2.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of orange production was India (X tons), comprising approx. 86% of total volume. Moreover, orange production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India stood at +8.9%.

The average orange yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the orange yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 orange harvested area in Southern Asia shrank modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 22%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Orange Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of oranges decreased by -31.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 169% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), achieving a 6% share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (+32.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +32.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of India (+42 p.p.) and Pakistan (+5.4 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest orange supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +11.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+1.2%).

Orange Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of oranges decreased by -6.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 46%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, orange imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) represented the key importer of oranges, committing 60% of total imports. India (X tons) held a 33% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nepal (4.8%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest orange importing markets in Southern Asia were Bangladesh ($X), India ($X) and Nepal ($X), together comprising 97% of total imports.

Nepal, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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