Middle East: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in the Middle East

After four years of growth, the Middle Eastern pear market decreased by -16.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, pear production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest pear producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 71% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fourfold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.3% share.

In Turkey, pear production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (-0.5% per year) and Lebanon (+3.5% per year).

The average pear yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in the Middle East shrank remarkably to X ha, which is down by -26.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of pears exported in the Middle East soared to X tons, picking up by 100% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a 9.1% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of +29.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Lebanon (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+30 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Lebanon (-28 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in the Middle East, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Turkey, pear exports increased at an average annual rate of +29.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+32.9% per year) and Lebanon (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+17.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of pears decreased by -4.4% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pear imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +27.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the major importers of pears in the Middle East, together comprising 58% of total imports. Israel (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Oman (6.3%), Jordan (5.6%) and Palestine (4.7%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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