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In-shell walnuts market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for in-shell walnuts in Pakistan displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After a moderate increase to 19 610 t in 2019, the market contracted to 18 307 t in 2020. However, it then surged dramatically to 30 956 t in 2021, followed by a sharp drop to 17 715 t in 2022, before rebounding to another high of 29 969 t in 2023.

These fluctuations were primarily driven by changes in import volumes. Imports spiked to 15 801 t in 2021, accounting for the market peak that year, then fell to 2 696 t in 2022, contributing to the contraction. Domestic production remained relatively stable, ranging from 14 277 t to 15 235 t over the period, while exports were negligible.

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, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 in-shell walnuts in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Pakistan ranked 19th globally in in-shell walnut production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Pakistan produced 15,121 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, marking a moderate 4.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(2.4%)	4.2%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a staggering 794-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Pakistan exported 98 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, representing a sharp 75.3% decrease from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 397 tonnes, which followed an extraordinary 39,594.6% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	100.0%	39 594.6%	(75.3%)	480.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan's in-shell walnut exports were heavily concentrated in the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 79.9% of total export volumes. Other markets played a much smaller role during this period.

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, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a remarkable 1,650-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan's in-shell walnut exports were valued at $121,000, representing an abrupt 87.6% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $980,000, following an extraordinary 89,999.8% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	83.2%	89 999.8%	(87.6%)	488.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates absorbed 82.0% of Pakistan's total in-shell walnut export value. The remaining 18.0% was distributed across a diverse range of smaller markets.

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 in-shell walnuts to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile import market. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 3.3-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Pakistan imported 3,284 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, reflecting a sharp 40.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 5,497 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 126.2% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	126.2%	44.7%	(40.3%)	25.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, China and the United States dominated Pakistan's in-shell walnut imports, jointly accounting for 91.3% of total import volumes. Other destinations held comparatively modest shares during this period.

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, K $ US

Volatility characterized the import market during these years. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a threefold increase between these years. In 2020, Pakistan's in-shell walnut imports were valued at $6,210,000, representing a sudden 48.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $12,001,000, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 147.5% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	147.5%	23.0%	(48.3%)	16.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United States were the dominant suppliers of in-shell walnuts to Pakistan, together accounting for 91.8% of total import value. Other destinations each held relatively small shares of the import market.

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