MENA: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in MENA

The MENA's sugar crop market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in MENA

In value terms, sugar crop production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production 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), together accounting for X% of total production. Morocco lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of sugar crops in MENA expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop 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 sugar crops production in MENA was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar crops decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons), distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the major exporters of sugar crops, together generating X% of total exports. Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest sugar crop supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

In Morocco, sugar crop exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of sugar crops in MENA soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar crop imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the major importer of sugar crops, creating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%), Yemen (X%), Algeria (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%).

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Algeria (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Yemen (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Yemen (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar crops in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform