Middle East: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern grape market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in the Middle East

In value terms, grape production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest grape producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, grape production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (-2.1% per year) and Iraq (+5.8% per year).

The average grape yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 3.3% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.9%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the grape harvested area in the Middle East reached X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapes decreased by -16.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 2017 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, grape exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +8.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporter of grapes, making up 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), mixing up a 16% share of total exports. Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of grapes. At the same time, Lebanon (+23.8%) and Iran (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +23.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lebanon increased by +13 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest grape supplier in the Middle East, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In Turkey, grape exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (+23.3% per year) and Iran (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Grape Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Grape imports declined notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -24.4% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, grape imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the major importer of grapes, generating 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together comprising a 45% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up 7.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +55.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 71% of total imports. Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +46.7%, 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 2022, picking up by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Qatar (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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