Middle East: Apple Juice Market 2024

Apple Juice Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern apple juice market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Juice Production in the Middle East

In value terms, apple juice production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, exports of apple juice (single strength) in the Middle East contracted remarkably to X tons, which is down by -25.3% against 2020. Overall, exports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple juice exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of apple juice (single strength), committing 64% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 28% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) and Israel (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple juice exports from Turkey stood at -2.0%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+11.6%) and Saudi Arabia (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Israel (-1.5%) and Kuwait (-13.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+10 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+6.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkey (-2.2 p.p.) and Kuwait (-7.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest apple juice supplier in the Middle East, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at -4.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+17.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apple juice (single strength) increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 188%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple juice imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 199% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importer of apple juice (single strength), mixing up 52% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together took near 32% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+28.3%), Israel (+28.1%), Oman (+26.7%) and the United Arab Emirates (+16.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +28.3% from 2012-2021. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (-1.7%) and Kuwait (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman increased by +10, +5.8, +4.4, +3.4 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apple juice (single strength) in the Middle East, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 7.5% share.

In Saudi Arabia, apple juice imports increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+14.4% per year) and Bahrain (+32.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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