Middle East: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern vegetable market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in the Middle East

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of vegetable production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

The average vegetable yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in the Middle East stood at X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Vegetable exports fell to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) represented the major exporter of vegetables, comprising X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable supplying countries in the Middle East were Iran ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of vegetables in the Middle East contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Qatar (X%) and Oman (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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