Middle East: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern dried mushroom market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -19.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dried Mushroom Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dried mushroom production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried mushrooms and truffles increased by 79% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 200%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key exporter of dried mushrooms and truffles in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 64% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Iran (12%). Lebanon (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +21.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (+35.1%), Iran (+24.6%), Turkey (+15.3%) and Syrian Arab Republic (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+40 p.p.), Iran (+8.6 p.p.), Turkey (+4.9 p.p.) and Lebanon (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel saw its share reduced by -4.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dried mushroom supplier in the Middle East, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+25.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by -60.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 92% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Dried mushroom imports declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 161%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 51%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major importer of dried mushrooms and truffles, comprising 39% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X tons), Israel (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held near 48% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -4.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bahrain (+11.7%) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Qatar (-1.2%), Israel (-2.6%), Turkey (-10.9%) and Kuwait (-15.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+10 p.p.) and Bahrain (+8.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-3.5 p.p.), Turkey (-5.6 p.p.) and Kuwait (-14.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dried mushroom importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +26.1%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 177% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+27.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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