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Dried shelled legumes market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled legumes in Pakistan expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 2.2 million tons to nearly 3 million tons. This growth phase added over 800 000 tons to the market within three years, representing a cumulative increase of more than 38%.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted over the next two years, falling by 15% to 2.5 million tons in 2021 and by a further 9% to 2.3 million tons in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with volume rising by 5.5% to 2.4 million tons, though it remained below the 2020 high.

These fluctuations reflected changes in both domestic production and imports. Production reached 1.7 million tons in 2020 before declining, while import volumes saw notable spikes in 2020 and 2023, exceeding 1.3 million tons in those years.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 dried shelled legumes in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Pakistan was among the world's leading producers of dried shelled legumes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 23rd globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pakistan's production of dried shelled legumes increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 697.7 thousand tonnes, which represents a 16.9% year-on-year growth. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 39.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 11.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 190.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.4% decline from the previous year. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production surging by 22.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	22.0%	16.9%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Pakistan

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Pakistan's exports of dried shelled legumes remained at 0.0 thousand tonnes, showing no change compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, exports fell by 84.7%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 46.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman and Switzerland were the primary export partners for Pakistan's dried shelled legumes in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Pakistan's exports of dried shelled legumes in value terms totalled 0.0 million US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports decreased by 84.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -46.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman and Switzerland served as the key markets for Pakistan's dried shelled legumes exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled legumes to Pakistan

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Pakistan's imports of dried shelled legumes increased in 2020, reaching 1 277 thousand tonnes, a 33.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.3%, with a CAGR of 3.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 955 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 15.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	(0.9%)	33.7%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Australia, and Canada were the leading sources for Pakistan's imports of dried shelled legumes in volume terms, with shares of 22.8%, 21.0%, and 12.3%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Pakistan's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms rose in 2020, amounting to 655.1 million US dollars, a significant 40.6% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 23.0%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 466.0 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 34.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.8%)	(15.9%)	40.6%	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Australia, Russia, and Canada were the main suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Pakistan in value terms, with shares of 24.5%, 14.5%, and 12.3%, respectively. Collectively, these three countries comprised 51.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io