MENA: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in MENA

For the seventh consecutive year, the MENA's oil crops market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Oil Crops Production in MENA

In value terms, oil crops production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of oil crops production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, oil crops production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

The average oil crops yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the oil crops yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 oil crops harvested area in MENA declined slightly to X ha, reducing by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of oil crops (primary), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, oil crops exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the largest exporter of oil crops (primary), constituting X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oil crops exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (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 Egypt (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Turkey, oil crops exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports in MENA

Oil crops imports rose significantly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, oil crops imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the largest importers of oil crops (primary) in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iran (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Iran ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform