Middle East: Market for Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine) 2024

Market Size for Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern wine of fresh grapes market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine) in the Middle East

In value terms, wine of fresh grapes production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine)

Exports in the Middle East

Wine of fresh grapes exports rose markedly to X litres in 2022, surging by 11% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wine of fresh grapes exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +46.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Israel dominates exports structure, recording X litres, which was near 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X litres) and Lebanon (X litres), together achieving a 13% share of total exports.

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) exports, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (+7.8%) and Turkey (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Israel (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lebanon (-2.3 p.p.) and Turkey (-10.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest wine of fresh grapes supplier in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Israel, wine of fresh grapes exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (+7.6% per year) and Turkey (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per litre in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per litre in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per litre), while Israel ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X litres of wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) were imported in the Middle East; growing by 15% on 2021. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 29%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wine of fresh grapes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of around X litres, which resulted at 46% of total imports. Israel (X litres) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (X litres) and Lebanon (X litres). All these countries together held approx. 41% share of total imports. Qatar (X litres), Bahrain (X litres) and Saudi Arabia (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) in the Middle East, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.5% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, wine of fresh grapes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+13.6% per year) and Turkey (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per litre, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per litre), while Lebanon ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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