MENA: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's orange market decreased by -17.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in MENA

In value terms, orange production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising 58% of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average orange yield in MENA rose significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 6.8% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the orange yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The orange harvested area fell sharply to X ha in 2022, which is down by -24.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of oranges were exported in MENA; which is down by -9.1% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) represented the main exporter of oranges, making up 73% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 20% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the oranges exports, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022. Lebanon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Morocco (-1.2%) and Turkey (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco and Turkey saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -8.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest orange supplier in MENA, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled +3.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-8.1% per year) and Morocco (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Orange Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, orange imports in MENA contracted to X tons, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the largest importer of oranges in MENA, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 41% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Iraq (14%), Oman (6.9%), Kuwait (6.1%) and Turkey (4.5%). Qatar (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of oranges. At the same time, Oman (+4.5%), Turkey (+3.9%) and Qatar (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (-2.1%) and Iraq (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+5 p.p.), Oman (+2.8 p.p.) and Turkey (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Iraq (-2.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform