Middle East: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern onion and shallot market decreased by -1.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in the Middle East

In value terms, onion and shallot production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a 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 86% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in the Middle East declined to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The onion and shallot harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Onion and shallot exports shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by -16.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 211%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented roughly 92% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - together made up 5.3% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot supplying countries in the Middle East were Yemen ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the fourth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded decline in overseas purchases of onions and shallots, which decreased by -30.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 54%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 45% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Oman (11%), Iraq (9.8%) and Bahrain (6.4%). The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up 6.5% of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (+9.9%), Israel (+9.2%) and Oman (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012-2022. Bahrain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (-2.0%) and Qatar (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Israel increased by +18, +12, +4.4, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported onions and shallots in the Middle East, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +7.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+10.8% per year) and Oman (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Israel (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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