Middle East: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern plantain market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plantain Production in the Middle East

In value terms, plantain production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lebanon (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of plantain production, accounting for X% of total volume.

In Lebanon, plantain production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Plantain Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas shipments of plantains, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plantain exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the largest exporter of plantains, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest plantain supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, plantain export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plantain Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of plantains were imported in the Middle East; surging by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated prominent 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 decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plantain imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of plantains, namely the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Palestine, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Palestine ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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