Middle East: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the Middle East

After three years of growth, the Middle Eastern citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the Middle East

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in the Middle East reduced modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in the Middle East; leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Iran (X%). Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lebanon and Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey and Israel saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest importer of citrus fruits in the Middle East, committing X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained 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 Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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