MENA: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in MENA

The MENA's vegetable market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in MENA

In value terms, vegetable production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together 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 Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in MENA shrank to X tons per ha, dropping by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in MENA reached X ha, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in MENA

Vegetable exports totaled X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export 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 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporter of vegetables in MENA, achieving X% of total export. The following exporters - Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in MENA

Vegetable imports dropped to X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Total imports indicated a pronounced 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable imports in 2022 were the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Israel, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Syrian Arab Republic, Algeria and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform