MENA: Triticale Market 2025

Triticale Market Size in MENA

The MENA's triticale market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.5% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Triticale Production in MENA

In value terms, triticale production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of triticale production, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, triticale production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey stood at +9.2%.

In 2022, the average yield of triticale in MENA skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the triticale yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The triticale harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, falling by -6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Triticale Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of triticale exported in MENA surged to X tons, growing by 61% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 510%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, triticale exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 741%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of triticale, namely Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the triticale exports, with a CAGR of +22.4% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest triticale supplier in MENA.

In Turkey, triticale exports increased at an average annual rate of +29.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +5.7% per year.

Triticale Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of triticale were imported in MENA; falling by -39.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 641%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, triticale imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 489% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), mixing up a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest triticale importing markets in MENA were Lebanon ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports. Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 6.7%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +4.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform