Middle East: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the vegetable market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable market reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of vegetables produced in Middle East totaled X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. The vegetable production continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of vegetable production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. The general positive trend in terms of vegetable output was largely conditioned by a modest growth of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

The countries with the highest volumes of vegetable production in 2017 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of vegetable production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average vegetable yield stood at X ton per ha in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable yield attained their peak level of X ton per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area totaled X ha in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The figure of vegetable harvested area peaked of X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Exports in Middle East

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The vegetable exports continue to indicate a measured shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2017. The vegetable exports continue to indicate a moderate downturn. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Exports by Country in Middle East

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable exports in 2017 were Turkey (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together reaching X% of total export. Jordan (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were Turkey ($X), Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lebanon (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Middle East amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. The vegetable export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Lebanon (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports in Middle East

In 2017, vegetable imports in Middle East stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2017. The vegetable imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Imports by Country in Middle East

The United Arab Emirates was the major importer of vegetables in Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Qatar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Oman and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Qatar (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Middle East

The vegetable import price in Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform