MENA: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in MENA

The MENA's tomato ketchup market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Tomato Ketchup Production in MENA

In value terms, tomato ketchup production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces in MENA expanded markedly to X tons, surging by 11% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 38% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 54% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest tomato ketchup supplier in MENA, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share.

In Egypt, tomato ketchup exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-2.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kuwait ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces in MENA reached X tons, surging by 3.4% on the previous year. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.9% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly 36% of total imports in 2022. Israel (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together took near 48% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato ketchup importing markets in MENA were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for 50% of total imports. Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of +31.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 5.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform