Middle East: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2024

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in the Middle East

After ten years of growth, the Middle Eastern raspberry and blackberry market decreased by -48% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest raspberry and blackberry producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 85% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+1.2% per year) and Israel (+1.8% per year).

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of raspberries and blackberries decreased by -53.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 102%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), comprising a 5.4% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +22.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (+56.0%), Lebanon (+20.2%) and Iran (+8.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +56.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-6.2%) and the United Arab Emirates (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+80 p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -31.8% and -54.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest raspberry and blackberry supplier in the Middle East, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +30.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (-3.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 50%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 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 Turkey (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of raspberries and blackberries decreased by -42.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 101%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the major importers of raspberries and blackberries, together creating 91% of total imports. The following importers - Iraq (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up 5.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry and blackberry importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +86.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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