Middle East: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 1.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -16.3% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in the Middle East

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 47%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) represented the main exporter of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, creating 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together achieving a 41% share of total exports. Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Syrian Arab Republic decreased at an average annual rate of -12.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+23.3%), Iran (+19.8%), Lebanon (+15.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%) and Turkey (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +23.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+14 p.p.), Israel (+12 p.p.), Lebanon (+5.6 p.p.), Iran (+3 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Syrian Arab Republic saw its share reduced by -37.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier in the Middle East, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 12% share.

In Syrian Arab Republic, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports decreased by an average annual rate of -5.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+3.0% per year) and Israel (+21.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 54%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports in the Middle East dropped to X tons, shrinking by -7.9% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +54.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Yemen (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main importers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, together comprising 91% 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 Jordan (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in the Middle East, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Yemen, with a 13% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports decreased by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+5.2% per year) and Yemen (+21.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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