MENA: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in MENA

The MENA's persimmon market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 22% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +79.5% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Persimmon Production in MENA

In value terms, persimmon production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), with a combined 92% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Iran (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average persimmon yield in MENA totaled X tons per ha, increasing by 1.8% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of persimmons production in MENA reached X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in MENA

Persimmon exports reduced markedly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -40.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. 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

Lebanon (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the major exporters of persimmons in 2021, resulting at approx. 36% and 29% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together making up a 27% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lebanon (with a CAGR of +78.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest persimmon supplying countries in MENA were Israel ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +75.8%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in MENA

For the third consecutive year, MENA recorded growth in purchases abroad of persimmons, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, persimmon imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 64%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) represented roughly 91% of total imports in 2021. Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +31.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Morocco ($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 (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform