Middle East: Dried Vegetables Market 2025

Dried Vegetables Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern dried vegetables market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dried Vegetables Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dried vegetables production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Vegetables Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried vegetables and mixtures of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried vegetables exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%) 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 X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iran and the United Arab Emirates increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Turkey, dried vegetables exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Dried Vegetables Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the fourth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas purchases of dried vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried vegetables imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Israel was the key importer of dried vegetables and mixtures of vegetables in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Iraq (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Israel increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (X p.p.) and Iraq (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkey and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried vegetables and mixtures of vegetables in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dried vegetables import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

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