MENA: Market for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice 2024

Market Size for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in MENA

The MENA's market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 39% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in MENA

In value terms, production of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice decreased by -9.9% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice fell to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -31.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons) represented the key exporter of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice, committing 50% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (13%), Kuwait (8.7%) and Turkey (6.5%). Oman (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice exports from Israel stood at +4.7%. At the same time, Oman (+42.1%), Egypt (+14.1%) and Kuwait (+10.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012-2021. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.3%) and Saudi Arabia (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Israel, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt increased by +21, +5.6, +2.8 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice supplier in MENA, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4.8% share.

In Israel, exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.8% per year) and Turkey (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Imports in MENA

In 2021, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice in MENA shrank to X tons, which is down by -12.8% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the major importers of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice in 2021, amounting to approx. 28% and 21% of total imports, respectively. Yemen (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (9.6%), Turkey (6.4%), the United Arab Emirates (5.4%) and Iraq (5.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice in MENA, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Israel was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+12.3% per year) and Turkey (-10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice increased by +6.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform