Middle East: Dried Grapes Market 2024

Dried Grapes Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern dried grapes market decreased by -6.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dried Grapes Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dried grapes production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried grapes increased by 0.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.9%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried grapes exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporter of dried grapes, creating 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), achieving a 31% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried grapes exports, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dried grapes supplier in the Middle East, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Turkey, dried grapes exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-2.9%).

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of dried grapes in the Middle East shrank sharply to X tons, falling by -18.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, dried grapes imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main importer of dried grapes, making up 39% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Yemen (11%), the United Arab Emirates (8.6%) and Israel (5.4%). The following importers - Iran (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up 9.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried grapes imports into Turkey stood at +31.0%. At the same time, Yemen (+62.8%), Iraq (+35.4%), Iran (+15.2%), Jordan (+13.4%) and Israel (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +62.8% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+32 p.p.), Yemen (+11 p.p.) and Iraq (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Israel (-3.1 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (-17.6 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (-21.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried grapes in the Middle East, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 10% share.

In Turkey, dried grapes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +26.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+2.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 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 Saudi Arabia (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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