MENA: Fruit Flour Market 2025

Fruit Flour Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's fruit flour market increased by 5.1% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Flour Production in MENA

In value terms, fruit flour production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +26.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 53%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fruit Flour Exports

Exports in MENA

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of fruit flour decreased by -3.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit flour exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 24%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporter of fruit flour in MENA, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 75% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (8.5%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit flour exports from Turkey stood at -5.7%. At the same time, Tunisia (+49.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +49.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.4%) and Saudi Arabia (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-14.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest fruit flour supplier in MENA, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at -1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+42.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit flour export price increased by +4.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Flour Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, fruit flour imports in MENA fell to X tons, flattening at 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit flour imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 40% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together comprising a 43% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruit flour imports, with a CAGR of +33.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+31.1%), Israel (+13.7%) and Oman (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Qatar (-2.8%), the United Arab Emirates (-3.3%) and Bahrain (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+37 p.p.), Israel (+8 p.p.) and Morocco (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -3.4%, -5% and -11.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit flour importing markets in MENA were Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +26.0%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform