Pakistan’s wheat production declines 10% for Rabi Season 2024-25

Pakistan has fallen short of its wheat production target for the Rabi Season 2024-2025, with the estimated yield standing at 28.42 million tons from 9.1 million hectares, well below the target of 33.58 million tons from 10.368 million hectares. This marks a 10% decrease in production compared to last year. Similarly, tomato and potato production have seen growth, with an 8.8% increase in both crops, reaching 654,000 tons each from 53,000 hectares. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a significant reduction in rainfall, with 39% below-average precipitation recorded from January to April 2025, and 60% below-average precipitation in April, particularly in southern regions like Sindh and Balochistan. The PMD expects above-normal precipitation from May to July 2025, with temperatures remaining above normal in most parts of the country, except in July. For almost 30 years of expertise in the agri markets, UkrAgroConsult has accumulated an extensive database, which ...