Middle East: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern walnut market totaled $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Walnut Production in the Middle East

In value terms, walnut production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a combined 99% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Iran (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2021, the average walnut yield in the Middle East rose slightly to X tons per ha, increasing by 5% against the year before. The yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, walnut yield decreased by -25.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the walnut 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of walnuts production in the Middle East contracted to X ha, which is down by -7.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Walnut Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of walnuts exported in the Middle East reached X tons, surging by 3% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 598%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, walnut exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,074%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporter of walnuts in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising a 24% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the walnuts exports, with a CAGR of +78.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+57.6%) and Iran (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates increased by +70 and +11 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest walnut supplier in the Middle East, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Turkey, walnut exports increased at an average annual rate of +66.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+52.1% per year) and Iran (-11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Walnut Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of walnuts were imported in the Middle East; jumping by 29% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 44% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together held near 51% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iran ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +32.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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