MENA: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in MENA

The MENA's root and tuber market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in MENA

In value terms, root and tuber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

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

The average root and tuber yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, the root and tuber harvested area in MENA rose modestly to X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported in MENA; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated notable growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Lebanon (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to root and tuber exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), Morocco (X%), Turkey (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (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. By contrast, Israel (X%) and Lebanon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, Iran and Morocco increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Egypt, root and tuber 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: Israel (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in MENA

Root and tuber imports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the major importers of roots and tubers in MENA, together reaching approx. X% of total imports. Iraq (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), Oman (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber importing markets in MENA were Egypt ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon, Kuwait and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform