Southern Asia: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian shelled walnut market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +57.8% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Shelled Walnut Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, shelled walnut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Shelled walnut exports rose slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to shelled walnut exports from India stood at -12.0%. Afghanistan (-10.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest shelled walnut supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

In India, shelled walnut exports declined by an average annual rate of -15.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+3.1%).

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, imports of shelled walnuts in Southern Asia dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -33.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 634% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 593%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India was the key importer of shelled walnuts in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 60% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), achieving a 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +12.3%).

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shelled walnuts in Southern Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In India, shelled walnut imports plunged by an average annual rate of -8.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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