Middle East: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern root and tuber market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in the Middle East

In value terms, root and tuber production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

The average root and tuber yield fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the harvested area of roots and tubers in the Middle East expanded markedly to X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, root and tuber exports in the Middle East shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Lebanon (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber supplying countries in the Middle East were Israel ($X), Iran ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported in the Middle East expanded rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021. Total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of roots and tubers in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Oman (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Israel (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to root and tuber imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Israel (X%), Oman (X%), Iraq (X%), Qatar (X%), Kuwait (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Israel (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Iraq (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, root and tuber imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 somewhat lower figure.

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

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