MENA: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's frozen fruits and vegetables market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in MENA

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports in MENA

Frozen fruits and vegetables exports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the main exporter of frozen fruits and vegetables in MENA, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (X%). Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Israel (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%), Israel (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. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were imported in MENA; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kuwait (X%), Israel (X%), Iraq (X%), Jordan (X%) and Algeria (X%). Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%), Iraq (X%), Qatar (X%), Libya (X%), Jordan (X%), Morocco (X%), Algeria (X%), Kuwait (X%), Bahrain (X%), Oman (X%), Turkey (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Israel (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X 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 Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Algeria, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Morocco, Bahrain and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform