Walnuts market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The walnut market in Pakistan displayed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume, representing domestic consumption, fluctuated between a low of 17 846 metric tons in 2022 and highs exceeding 30 000 metric tons in 2021 and 2023. The overall trend was marked by two sharp surges interspersed with a pronounced contraction.

This volatility was primarily driven by large swings in import volumes. Imports plummeted to 2 827 metric tons in 2022, contributing to the market's contraction that year. In contrast, imports soared to over 16 000 metric tons in both 2021 and 2023, pushing total market volume above 30 000 metric tons. Domestic production remained relatively steady, ranging from 14 510 to 15 235 metric tons through 2022, before a slight dip to 14 277 metric tons in 2023.

Production walnuts in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan ranked as the 19th largest producer of walnuts globally.

Top producers of walnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of walnuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Pakistan produced 15,121 tonnes of walnuts, marking a moderate increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.4%.

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

Exports walnuts from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 409 tonnes in 2019, representing a dramatic 117-fold increase. In 2020, Pakistan exported 106 tonnes of walnuts, indicating a sharp year-over-year decline of 74.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a staggering growth of 11,550.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary destination for Pakistan's walnut exports, accounting for 75.7% of total exports in volume, while other markets played a much smaller role.

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 significant volatility over this timeframe. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 at 10,000 US dollars, then climbed to a high of 1,064,000 US dollars in 2019, reflecting a 103-fold gap. In 2020, Pakistan's walnut export value was recorded at 141,000 US dollars, which is 86.8% lower than the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a remarkable rise of 10,209.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the export structure in value terms was dominated by the United Arab Emirates, which held a 73.1% share of total flows, with other markets contributing less significantly.

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

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

Imports walnuts to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 5,580 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan imported 3,351 tonnes of walnuts, representing a 39.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a growth of 124.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United States together accounted for 91.4% of Pakistan's total walnut imports in volume, while the remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller contributions.

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

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values fluctuated threefold, with a low in 2017 and a high of 12,191,000 US dollars in 2019. In 2020, Pakistan imported approximately 6,364,000 US dollars worth of walnuts, marking a sharp reduction of 47.8% over the past year. The largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 144.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China and the United States were the core markets for Pakistan's walnut imports in value terms, jointly representing 91.8% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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