Middle East: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern oil crops market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Oil Crops Production in the Middle East

In value terms, oil crops production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest oil crops producing country in the Middle East, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, oil crops production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an X% share.

In Turkey, oil crops production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

The average oil crops yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of oil crops (primary) were harvested in the Middle East; reducing by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of oil crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, oil crops exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the key exporter of oil crops (primary), achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Israel (X tons) took a relatively small 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%) 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 Turkey and the United Arab Emirates increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest oil crops supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Oil crops imports expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 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

Turkey represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oil crops (primary) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Turkey, oil crops imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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