Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Pakistani market for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize maintained a relatively consistent volume, ranging between 90.2 and 93.1 thousand tons each year.

The market underwent a severe contraction in 2021, when its size fell to 44.9 thousand tons, representing a decline of more than 50% compared to 2020.

Subsequently, the market stabilized at this lower level, with volumes of 46.1 thousand tons in 2022 and 44.2 thousand tons in 2023.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Pakistan ranked 8th globally in the production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Pakistan's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 103.1 K t, marking a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, was valued at 80.1 M $ US in Pakistan, showing a moderate year-over-year gain of 4.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production value fell by 19.3%, averaging an annualized decline of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 76.6 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 100.6 M $ US. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a decrease of 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan exported 11 020 t of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, reflecting a slight contraction of 1.0% year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 132 t, which also saw the largest increase of 93.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Pakistan's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, were Afghanistan (33.5% of exports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (19.1%), and the United Kingdom (15.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 68.1% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from Pakistan increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 8 558 K $ US, representing a slight rise of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 61.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest shares of Pakistan's exports in value terms were held by the United Arab Emirates (21.5%), the United Kingdom (21.4%), and Afghanistan (21.1%). Combined, these three markets made up 64.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

Pakistan's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 146 t, down sharply by 67.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 80.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 41.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 991 t, which also experienced the largest increase of 45.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China dominated Pakistan's import structure for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, accounting for 73.4% of total flows. Other markets had relatively modest shares.

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, K $ US

Pakistan's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 146 K $ US, indicating a sharp decline of 69.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 69.5%, with an annualized decrease of 32.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 704 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 46.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United Arab Emirates together accounted for 83.8% of Pakistan's total imports in value terms for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize. Other countries contributed to a diversified but less significant portion of the import structure.

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

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