Middle East: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sugar beet market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Beet Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sugar beet production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 491%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sugar beet production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for 79% of total volume. Moreover, sugar beet production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey amounted to +3.3%.

The average sugar beet yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 4% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 13%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 2022, the sugar beet harvested area in the Middle East amounted to X ha, with an increase of 6.5% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar beet were exported in the Middle East; with a decrease of -98.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sugar beet exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 232%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together generating a 48% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sugar beet exports from Syrian Arab Republic stood at -3.5%. At the same time, Oman (+47.1%), Iran (+42.0%) and Turkey (+25.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +47.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lebanon (-1.3%), the United Arab Emirates (-17.9%) and Israel (-19.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Syrian Arab Republic (+30 p.p.), Oman (+15 p.p.), Iran (+9.2 p.p.) and Turkey (+8.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Israel saw its share reduced by -9% and -9.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest sugar beet supplier in the Middle East, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share.

In Turkey, sugar beet exports increased at an average annual rate of +26.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+35.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($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 (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar beet were imported in the Middle East; increasing by 20% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 177%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman represented the main importer of sugar beet in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together making up a 27% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Oman was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar beet imports, with a CAGR of +42.0% from 2012 to 2022. Kuwait (-2.1%), the United Arab Emirates (-3.0%), Saudi Arabia (-18.6%) and Qatar (-22.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar increased by +67, +11, +6.5 and +6.4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar beet in the Middle East, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Oman amounted to +24.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-18.5% per year) and Qatar (-13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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