MENA: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in MENA

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the MENA's non-wheat groats market, when its value decreased by -2.5% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in MENA

In value terms, non-wheat groats production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, exports of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) in MENA reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -5.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), making up a 5.4% share of total exports. The following exporters - Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up 6.9% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+88.9%) and Egypt (+77.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +88.9% from 2012-2021. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey (+12 p.p.), Oman (+5.3 p.p.) and Egypt (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran saw its share reduced by -4.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-wheat groats supplier in MENA, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.9% share.

In Turkey, non-wheat groats exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+67.5% per year) and Egypt (+64.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, purchases abroad of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) increased by 49% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +79.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importer of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat), achieving 54% of total imports. Iraq (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Israel (8.4%) and Yemen (6.6%). Egypt (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) imports, with a CAGR of +51.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+19.1%), Yemen (+8.9%), Iraq (+5.0%) and Algeria (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Lebanon (-3.0%), Israel (-5.5%), Jordan (-8.0%) and Egypt (-16.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Saudi Arabia (+52 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Egypt saw its share reduced by -3.3%, -5.8%, -15.1% and -27.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) in MENA, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

In Saudi Arabia, non-wheat groats imports increased at an average annual rate of +40.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (-5.1% per year) and Iraq (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 8.9%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform