MENA: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in MENA

The MENA's market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in MENA

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Iran (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Iran stood at +1.3%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tunisia (+1.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+0.5% per year).

The average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7.6%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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 total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in MENA declined slightly to X ha, leveling off at 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 4.2%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in MENA

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when their volume decreased by -40.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 106%. 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, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) represented the largest exporters of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in 2022, recording approx. 39% and 28% of total exports, respectively. Iran (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in MENA, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 12% share.

In Saudi Arabia, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports shrank by an average annual rate of -9.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (-2.4% per year) and Israel (-22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in MENA declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by -21.2% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented the largest importers of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in 2022, reaching near 28% and 27% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together making up a 40% share of total imports. Yemen (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 +93.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Iraq, Israel, Jordan and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +63.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Yemen ($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 (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform