Middle East: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in the Middle East

After four years of growth, the Middle Eastern peach and nectarine market decreased by -1.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Peach And Nectarine Production in the Middle East

In value terms, peach and nectarine production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together accounting for 90% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Jordan (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in the Middle East declined to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 2021, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in the Middle East; falling by -3.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Peach and nectarine exports rose modestly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 3.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +25.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) represented the major exporter of peaches and nectarines, constituting 70% of total exports. Jordan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Lebanon (7%). The following exporters - Iran (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - each finished at a 4.3% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+48.4%) and Lebanon (+16.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +48.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Israel (-1.8%) and Jordan (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+29 p.p.), Lebanon (+2.9 p.p.) and Iran (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Israel (-3.4 p.p.) and Jordan (-28.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest peach and nectarine supplier in the Middle East, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +22.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Jordan (-12.3% per year) and Lebanon (+16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of peaches and nectarines increased by 4.7% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importers of peaches and nectarines in the Middle East, together resulting at approx. 60% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Kuwait (8%), Oman (7.6%) and Palestine (4.7%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 2021, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Kuwait, Oman, Palestine and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +18.1%, 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

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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