Oranges market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market volume in Pakistan showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. After reaching nearly 88 800 t in 2019, the market size dropped sharply to 46 600 t in 2020. Although it recovered to 64 900 t in 2021, subsequent years saw a decline to 54 800 t in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, falling from over 96 000 t in 2018 to 62 100 t in 2020 before stabilizing around 66 000–68 000 t in 2021–2022 and then dipping to 63 600 t in 2023. Export volumes varied significantly, peaking at 15 500 t in 2020, which contributed to the low domestic availability that year, while imports remained minimal throughout the period.

Production oranges in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Pakistan's orange production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 62.1 thousand tons of oranges, which represents a 35.1% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 42.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 16.8%.

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

Exports oranges from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Export volumes varied by 2.9 times, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2020. In 2020, Pakistan exported 15 523 tons of oranges, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 120.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Pakistan's orange exports were Afghanistan, which accounted for 60.0% of exports in kind, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 9.7%, and Kazakhstan at 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 77.3% 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

The market showed considerable volatility over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan exported oranges worth 4 771 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 132.6% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 051 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 29.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of Pakistani oranges in value terms were Afghanistan, with a 55.6% share of exports, the United Arab Emirates at 10.1%, and Kazakhstan at 6.6%. Collectively, these three markets made up 72.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports oranges to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied dramatically, with a 66-fold difference between the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2018. In 2020, Pakistan imported approximately 8 tons of oranges, which was a 45.9% decrease year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 98.5%. Conversely, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports surging by 419.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind was highly concentrated, with Iran and Afghanistan together accounting for 86.3% of total flows. Other trading partners contributed only minimal 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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Imports changed by 51-fold, reaching their peak in 2017 and their trough in 2018. In 2020, orange deliveries to Pakistan amounted to 4 thousand US dollars, a 30.4% drop compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 98.0%. The largest increase was in 2019, with imports rising by 228.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran and Afghanistan dominated imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.6% of total flows. Other countries held significantly smaller shares in comparison.

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

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