Lebanon: Strawberry Market 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Lebanon

The revenue of the strawberry market in Lebanon amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry consumption continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the strawberry market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Lebanon

In value terms, strawberry production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, strawberry production continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of strawberries in Lebanon stood at X ton per ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the strawberry yield continues to indicate a deep setback. Strawberry yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Lebanon; rising by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2009; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Lebanon

In 2018, the amount of strawberries exported from Lebanon totaled X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry exports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, strawberry exports attained their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Lebanon, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) also remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Lebanon.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry export price continues to indicate a perceptible drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for strawberries attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to +X% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Lebanon

In 2018, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Lebanon; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, strawberry imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Lebanon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Jordan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (-X% per year) and Jordan (+X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Lebanon, comprising X% of total strawberry imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform