MENA: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in MENA

The MENA's carrot and turnip market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Carrot And Turnip Production in MENA

In value terms, carrot and turnip production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together comprising 57% of total production. Iran, Tunisia, Egypt and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average carrot and turnip yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the carrot and turnip yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of carrots and turnips in MENA rose to X ha, surging by 2.6% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 8%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of carrots and turnips exported in MENA reduced to X tons, which is down by -2.5% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), comprising a 4.6% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in MENA, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel amounted to -3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+7.5% per year) and Morocco (+23.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips increased by 1.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +6.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the largest importers of carrots and turnips, together committing 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +48.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 8.1%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform