Middle East: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, fruit and berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit and berry yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits and berries were harvested in the Middle East; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Israel (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: the United Arab Emirates (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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per ton), while Iran ($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.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main importer of fruits and berries in the Middle East, comprising X% of total import. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Iran (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Bahrain, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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