Middle East: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Middle Eastern kiwi fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Production in the Middle East

In value terms, kiwi fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Iran (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of kiwi fruit production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit production in Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

In Iran, kiwi fruit production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of kiwi fruits in the Middle East expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the kiwi fruit yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. 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 kiwi fruits were harvested in the Middle East; with a decrease of X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of kiwi fruits were exported in the Middle East; picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the largest exporter of kiwi fruits in the Middle East, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%).

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

In value terms, Iran ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of kiwi fruits in the Middle East rose significantly to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a strong expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Iraq represented the largest importer of kiwi fruits in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%). Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Iraq increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%), Yemen (X%), Qatar (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (X%) and Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iraq, Oman and the United Arab Emirates increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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