MENA: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in MENA

The MENA's citrus fruit market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in MENA

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average citrus fruit yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in MENA shrank slightly to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporter of citrus fruits in MENA, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%) and Israel (X%). The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt and Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and Egypt saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in MENA

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of citrus fruits, namely Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit importing markets in MENA were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform