MENA: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in MENA

The MENA's apple market was estimated at $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in MENA

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Egypt, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of apples in MENA fell slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, apple yield increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell 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.

The apple harvested area rose slightly to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, overseas shipments of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apple Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, apple imports in MENA soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in MENA were Egypt ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Iraq, Israel, Libya and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform