Treenuts market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market in Pakistan remained stable at around 55 000 t in 2018 and 2019. Winter demand traditionally supported consumption, though post-harvest losses due to inadequate processing facilities limited supply-side efficiency. In 2020, market volume jumped by 25% to 69 205 t, propelled by strong regional winter demand in mountainous areas and higher global prices that encouraged trade.

In 2021, the market volume reached 89 034 t, a 29% increase, alongside government efforts to boost exports through approved access to Gulf markets and streamlined port procedures. The following year, however, saw a sharp 27% contraction to 64 789 t as steep price increases of 20–75%, driven by costly imports and persistent smuggling, prompted consumers to switch to cheaper alternatives. During this period, new exporter brands entered the market, focusing on quality packaging for overseas sales.

The market partially recovered in 2023, growing 10% to 71 097 t. While specific drivers for this year are not highlighted in available sources, the overall period from 2018 to 2023 saw the market volume fluctuate significantly, influenced by seasonal demand, trade policies, and consumer price sensitivity.

Production treenuts in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of decline, Pakistan's treenuts production rebounded in 2020. Output reached 40 319 tonnes, marking a 4.2% increase from 2019. The previous year, 2019, saw the lowest production level at 38 677 tonnes, while the largest annual decline of 2.9% occurred in 2018.

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

Exports treenuts from Pakistan

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2019 at 1.1 thousand tonnes, then fell to their lowest point in 2017, representing a 4.4-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, treenuts exports from Pakistan totaled 0.5 thousand tonnes, a sharp 52.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase of 202.2% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia consistently led Pakistan's treenuts export destinations by volume. Germany accounted for 36.3% of exports, the UAE for 23.7%, and Saudi Arabia for 5.8%. Together, these three countries represented 65.8% of Pakistan's total treenuts exports during this period.

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, M $ US

The market demonstrated notable volatility throughout the observed years. Export values reached their highest point in 2019 at 4.8 million US dollars, then dropped to their lowest in 2017, showing a fourfold difference between peak and trough. In 2020, treenuts export revenues from Pakistan amounted to 3.0 million US dollars, representing a 36.7% year-over-year decline. The largest annual increase of 130.2% occurred in 2019.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Maldives remained the top buyers of Pakistani treenuts by value. Germany dominated with 53.7% of export revenues, followed by the UAE at 11.3% and Maldives at 5.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 70.4% of Pakistan's total treenuts export value over this four-year span.

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

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

Imports treenuts to Pakistan

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed considerable volatility across these years. The highest import level occurred in 2017, while the lowest was recorded in 2018, representing a 7.5-fold swing between these two years. In 2020, Pakistan imported 29.4 thousand tonnes of treenuts, a substantial 65.9% increase from the previous year. The largest annual decline of 86.7% took place in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and Sri Lanka consistently served as Pakistan's primary treenuts suppliers by volume. Indonesia provided 57.5% of imports, the United States contributed 12.7%, and Sri Lanka accounted for 8.3%. Together, these three countries supplied 78.5% of Pakistan's treenuts imports during this period.

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, M $ US

The data reveals irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile import market. Import values peaked in 2017, then reached their lowest point in 2019, showing a sixfold difference between these extremes. In 2020, treenuts import expenditures for Pakistan totaled 44.9 million US dollars, representing a 49.8% increase from the previous year. The largest annual decline of 81.7% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and Iran remained Pakistan's main sources of treenuts imports by value. Indonesia accounted for 44.4% of import expenditures, the United States for 22.8%, and Iran for 7.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 74.1% of Pakistan's total treenuts import value during this four-year period.

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

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