Middle East: Frozen Fruit Market 2022

Frozen Fruit Market Size in the Middle East

After three years of decline, the Middle Eastern frozen fruit market increased by X% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fruit Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen fruit production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen fruits were exported in the Middle East; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the major exporter of frozen fruits, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruit exports from Turkey stood at +X%. At the same time, Palestine (+X%) and Israel (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. While the share of Israel (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkey (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+X% per year) and Palestine (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Palestine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen fruits were imported in the Middle East; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importer of frozen fruits, committing X% of total imports. Israel (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+X%), Israel (+X%), Jordan (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+X p.p.) and Turkey (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kuwait and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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