Middle East: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern persimmon market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Persimmon Production in the Middle East

In value terms, persimmon production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), with a combined 92% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average persimmon yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by 1.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 12%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield remained at a 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, the persimmon harvested area in the Middle East amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported in the Middle East; which is down by -41.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 116%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Lebanon (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the key exporters of persimmons in the Middle East, together creating 68% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) took an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (10%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lebanon (with a CAGR of +78.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest persimmon supplying countries in the Middle East were Israel ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +75.8%, 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 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were imported in the Middle East; growing by 32% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, persimmon imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented the key importers of persimmons, together comprising 94% of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each recorded a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Qatar (with a CAGR of +80.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 78% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Palestine, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +88.2%, 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, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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