Middle East: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern preserved and frozen vegetable market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in the Middle East

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 206%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports in the Middle East

Preserved and frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, surging by 44% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 146%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporter of vegetables (preserved, frozen) in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising a 22% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports, with a CAGR of +35.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (+31.7%), the United Arab Emirates (+20.6%) and Saudi Arabia (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (+50 p.p.) and Iran (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-30 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest preserved and frozen vegetable supplier in the Middle East, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 4.2% share.

In Turkey, preserved and frozen vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of +28.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+18.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports in the Middle East

Preserved and frozen vegetable imports stood at X tons in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +111.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 29%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) represented the key importers of vegetables (preserved, frozen), together creating 81% of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up 11% 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 Israel (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 72% of total imports. Jordan, Qatar, Israel and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +38.3%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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