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Asparagus market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 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

From 2018 to 2023, the asparagus market in Southern Asia demonstrated notable stability, with total volume moving within a tight range of 22 347 tons to 22 528 tons. Domestic production hovered around 22 400 tons annually, while imports and exports remained marginal, causing only minor adjustments to the overall market size. A modest peak of 22 752 tons was reached in 2020, after which volumes gently receded and settled into a steady pattern.

In 2024, broader sector trends emerged, particularly within India. Fresh vegetable exports, including asparagus, recorded substantial growth, fueled by robust international demand. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted strongly toward locally sourced, sustainable produce, and the ready-to-eat food segment expanded rapidly, reflecting evolving consumption habits that could integrate asparagus into more convenience-oriented offerings.

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. 4.2. 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, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 asparagus in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's asparagus production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 22 528 tonnes of asparagus, marking a 0.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	0.4%	0.8%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 tonnes, then surged to 11 tonnes in 2020, representing a 58.7% year-over-year increase. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 98.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 302.2%. From the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2018, exports changed by 55-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.2%)	302.2%	58.7%	(51.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for asparagus exports in kind were Iraq, Qatar, and France, which together accounted for 30.4% of total 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes fell to their lowest point in 2018 at 16 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 75 000 US dollars, a 112.6% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 42.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 123.6%. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2020 and 2018 was 4.8 times.

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	(42.5%)	123.6%	112.6%	39.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France, Iraq, and Kuwait formed the core of exports in value terms, accounting for 39.2%, 15.5%, and 7.2% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 62.0% 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 asparagus to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 100 tonnes, then increased to an unspecified value in 2020, reflecting a 107.5% year-over-year rise. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 61.9%. The highest volume was registered in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.6 times compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.9%)	13.5%	107.5%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, asparagus imports to Southern Asia came from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United Arab Emirates, France, and Thailand—together represented only 30.1% of total imports in kind.

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

Cross-border shipments of asparagus to Southern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 1 997 000 US dollars, amounting to a 63.8% year-over-year increase. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 101.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4%.

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	0.2%	23.0%	63.8%	26.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Australia were the principal destinations for imports in value terms, accounting for 63.6%, 12.7%, and 5.6% of total imports, respectively. Jointly, these three markets accounted for 82.0% 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