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Areca nuts market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The areca nut market in Southern Asia expanded consistently from 1.1 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 2.1 million tonnes in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in harvested area, which boosted production volumes, and the emergence of new product segments such as flavored areca nuts and Ayurvedic supplements that stimulated consumer demand. Even during the global supply chain disruptions in 2020, demand for areca nut-based products like pan masala remained strong. Additionally, industry investments in processing facilities and policy shifts to enhance export market access supported the market's expansion.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 1.9 million tonnes, largely due to disease outbreaks like fruit rot and yellow leaf disease that damaged yields in key growing regions such as Karnataka. Despite this decline, traditional cultural practices sustained baseline demand, while innovations like specialized processing enzymes and antimicrobial packaging set the stage for potential recovery.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production areca nuts in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of areca nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of areca nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's areca nuts production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 801 thousand tonnes of areca nuts, marking a dramatic year-on-year rise of 39.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 73.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	14.5%	39.3%	20.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports areca nuts from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 46 times. In 2020, Southern Asia's areca nuts exports stood at 15 536 tonnes, representing a 61.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 20.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a surge of 3,528.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 528.1%	(20.9%)	61.0%	258.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the top buyer of areca nuts from Southern Asia, accounting for 5.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, areca nuts deliveries from Southern Asia amounted to 49 677 thousand US dollars, up by 24.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(4.6%)	24.7%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key partner for exports in value terms of areca nuts from Southern Asia, holding a share of 13.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports areca nuts to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a gap of 9.6 times between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 28 581 tonnes of areca nuts, up by 88.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 628 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in the same year at 89.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.6%)	43.1%	88.0%	(34.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (with 55.5% of imports in kind), Singapore (18.5%), and Thailand (14.4%) formed the main group of destinations for areca nuts imports to Southern Asia, together accounting for 88.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2017, reflecting a 6.4-fold gap. In 2020, areca nuts shipments to Southern Asia from abroad totalled 44 918 thousand US dollars, constituting a dramatic increase of 95.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 18 740 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year at 84.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.5%)	22.7%	95.3%	(28.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (with 47.8% of imports in value terms), Singapore (18.6%), and Thailand (14.8%) remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 81.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io