Coconut oilcake market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coconut oilcake in Pakistan showed significant movement from 2018 to 2023, beginning at 2,813 tons. A dip to 2,476 tons in 2019 was followed by a sharp recovery and growth, with the market reaching 3,782 tons in 2020 and eventually climbing to 3,916 tons by 2023.

This expansion in market volume was supported by domestic production, which rose from 2,766 tons to 3,900 tons over the period. The market's reliance on local output was underscored by minimal import and export activity. Key influences included the ban on GMO oilseeds in force during 2022, which encouraged processing of domestic oilseeds like copra, and the operational capacity from extraction facilities such as the plant in Thatta established earlier.

Furthermore, evolving consumer preferences towards healthier edible oils began shaping the broader vegetable oil sector, while mechanical extraction methods continued to define production efficiency for coconut oilcake throughout the period.

Production coconut oilcake in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan ranked 25th globally in coconut oilcake production volume.

Top producers of coconut oilcake, 2017-2020

World map of production of coconut oilcake, 2017-2020

In 2020, Pakistan produced 3 782 tonnes of coconut oilcake, marking a significant 52.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 36.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 484 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports coconut oilcake from Pakistan

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2018 at 40 kg, while the highest occurred in 2019 at 10 028 kg, representing a 251-fold difference. In 2020, Pakistan's coconut oilcake exports dropped sharply to 150 kg, a dramatic 98.5% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase was observed in 2019 at 24 970.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan was the dominant market for Pakistan's coconut oilcake exports, accounting for 95.7% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Export values exhibited considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $18 US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at $2 678 US, reflecting a 148-fold gap. In 2020, Pakistan exported $422 US worth of coconut oilcake, representing an 84.2% decline from 2019. The largest decrease was in 2018 at 91.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 14 660.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan accounted for 80.1% of Pakistan's total coconut oilcake export value, with the remaining share distributed among multiple countries with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports coconut oilcake to Pakistan

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes experienced significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2020 at 100 kg, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 46 600 kg, showing a 466-fold difference. In 2020, Pakistan's coconut oilcake imports stood at 100 kg, a sharp 95.2% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 95.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 49.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Sri Lanka and Thailand together accounted for 99.9% of Pakistan's coconut oilcake import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Import values showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at approximately $31 US, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at $19 209 US, representing a 611-fold variation. In 2020, Pakistan imported about $31 US worth of coconut oilcake, marking an abrupt 96.5% decline from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 159.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka and Thailand dominated Pakistan's coconut oilcake import value, jointly accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

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

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