Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Pakistan's market for raw cane sugar in solid form experienced notable volatility, with volume swinging between 4.9 million tonnes and 7.9 million tonnes. The period began with a market size of 5.3 million tonnes in 2018, which dipped to 4.9 million tonnes the following year.

A recovery to 5.7 million tonnes in 2020 was followed by a sharp surge in 2021, when market volume reached 7.9 million tonnes. This peak was short-lived, as volume contracted to 6.7 million tonnes in 2022 and then stabilized at around 6.8 million tonnes in 2023.

Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Pakistan ranked as the 16th largest producer of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Pakistan's production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form rebounded in 2020. That year, the country produced 5 714 K t, marking a significant 16.1% increase from 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 920 K t, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2018 with a 20.3% drop.

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

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan's cross-border shipments of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form totaled 4 159 t, representing a dramatic 34.3% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 921 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 36.2% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 with a 231.6% surge.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan remained the primary destination for Pakistan's raw cane or beet sugar in solid form exports, accounting for 85.6% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

In 2020, Pakistan exported 1 562 K $ US worth of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, representing a 42.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 704 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 62.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in value terms were heavily concentrated on Afghanistan, which accounted for 76.5% of total flows. Other countries collectively made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

Pakistan's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. That year, imports totaled just 1 t, reflecting a steep 90.9% contraction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports plummeted by 97.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 70.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (45.2% of import volumes), the United States (26.5%), and the United Arab Emirates (21.8%) were the largest suppliers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Pakistan. Together, these three countries accounted for 93.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Import values exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The period saw a peak in 2017 and a trough in 2020, with a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form amounted to 1 K $ US, which was 84.8% lower than the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 3.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates—together accounted for 95.2% of Pakistan's total imports in value terms of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form.

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

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