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Maize flour and cereals market in Pakistan

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Pakistani maize flour and cereals market demonstrated substantial expansion. Production volume rose from 1 144 thousand tons to 1 763 thousand tons, while the overall market size grew from 1 095 thousand tons to 1 525 thousand tons. This period was characterized by a significant increase in export activity, which surged from 50 thousand tons to 238 thousand tons.

The market's growth was not linear, showing a pronounced peak in 2021 when production reached 1 793 thousand tons and market volume hit 1 647 thousand tons. Following a contraction in 2022, both production and market size recovered strongly in 2023. Concurrently, imports dwindled to negligible levels, reflecting a shift toward greater domestic supply to meet local consumption.

The consistent upward trajectory in domestic output was the primary driver behind the market's expansion over the six-year period. The parallel growth in production and market volume, alongside the steep rise in exports, indicates a strengthening and more outward-looking industry.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 maize flour and cereals in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan ranked 29th globally in the production of maize flour and cereals.

Top producers of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pakistan's production of maize flour and cereals grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 349 thousand tons, marking a significant 14.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production rose by 32.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	2.8%	14.7%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize flour and cereals from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 29-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Pakistan exported 90 129 tons of maize flour and cereals, representing a modest 6.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 96 600 tons, while the most substantial growth occurred in 2018 with an extraordinary 1 406.8% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 406.8%	93.3%	(6.7%)	200.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Afghanistan alone accounting for 94.8% of total physical 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, K $ US

Pakistan's maize flour and cereals exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 7 240 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 0.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 306%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 59.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	190.0%	39.1%	0.7%	59.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Afghanistan dominated Pakistan's maize flour and cereals exports in value terms, capturing 85.2% of total export flows, while all other markets combined accounted for the remaining share.

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 maize flour and cereals to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

Pakistan's imports of maize flour and cereals in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 535 tons, reflecting a sharp 24.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes dropped by 90.9%, equivalent to a compound annual decline rate of 55.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.3%)	(47.1%)	(24.0%)	(55.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Turkey served as the primary sources for Pakistan's maize flour and cereals imports in physical terms, together representing 82.9% of total import flows, with other countries holding relatively minor shares.

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

The value of Pakistan's maize flour and cereals imports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 240 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial 20.2% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 79.5%, corresponding to a compound annual decline rate of 41.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.6%)	(2.6%)	(20.2%)	(41.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan's import structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on China and Turkey, which together accounted for 80.0% of total import flows, with other trading partners making up the remainder.

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