MENA: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in MENA

The MENA's grapefruit market amounted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in MENA

In value terms, grapefruit production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together comprising 73% of total production. These countries were followed by Iran, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in MENA fell slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of grapefruits were harvested in MENA; leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were exported in MENA; shrinking by -5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 60% of total exports. Israel (X tons) held a 29% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (6%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grapefruit exports from Turkey stood at -2.4%. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Israel (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (-1.6 p.p.) and Israel (-1.9 p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +1.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 Egypt (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of grapefruits in MENA rose to X tons, growing by 1.8% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 214%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 43% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (14%), Kuwait (9.6%) and Turkey (8.8%). Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of grapefruits. At the same time, Kuwait (+7.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+3.3%) and Turkey (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +7.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iraq (-2.4%) and Qatar (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates increased by +4.2 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in MENA, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to +14.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+2.4% per year) and Kuwait (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 189% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform