Southern Asia: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian peach and nectarine market was estimated at $X in 2021, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, peach and nectarine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 74%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) remains the largest peach and nectarine producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, peach and nectarine production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. Afghanistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in India was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+7.8% per year) and Afghanistan (+17.0% per year).

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Southern Asia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -3% compared with 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.5%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced slightly 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.

The peach and nectarine harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2021, increasing by 2.6% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 360%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Afghanistan (X tons) was the major exporter of peaches and nectarines, making up 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), committing a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to peach and nectarine exports from Afghanistan stood at -11.6%. At the same time, India (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India increased by +13 percentage points.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest peach and nectarine supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Afghanistan, peach and nectarine exports declined by an average annual rate of -25.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -45% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-7.1%).

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Peach and nectarine imports soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 22% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 96%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 96%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), making up a 26% share of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to peach and nectarine imports into Pakistan stood at +9.1%. At the same time, India (+30.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +30.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Afghanistan (-19.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+22 p.p.) and Pakistan (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Afghanistan saw its share reduced by -37.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peaches and nectarines in Southern Asia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In Pakistan, peach and nectarine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+20.5% per year) and Afghanistan (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine import price decreased by -15.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+21.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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