Southern Asia: Pistachio Market 2024

Pistachio Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian pistachio market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Pistachio Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, pistachio production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Afghanistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pistachio production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pistachio production in Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold.

In Afghanistan, pistachio production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average pistachio yield in Southern Asia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the pistachio yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pistachio harvested area in Southern Asia totaled X ha, flattening at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pistachio production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pistachio Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of pistachios exported in Southern Asia declined sharply to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of pistachios, namely Afghanistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pistachios exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Afghanistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the largest pistachio supplier in Southern Asia.

In Afghanistan, pistachio exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to X% per year.

Pistachio Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of pistachios decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Afghanistan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pistachio imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Afghanistan (X p.p.) and Pakistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pistachios in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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