MENA: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in MENA

After two years of growth, the MENA's avocado market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Avocado Production in MENA

In value terms, avocado production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Israel (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of avocado production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Israel, avocado production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in MENA totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the avocado harvested area in MENA rose to X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, avocado harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of avocados in MENA surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and Israel (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%). Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado supplying countries in MENA were Morocco ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Lebanon and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, avocado export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Avocado Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of avocados increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Turkey (X%), Palestine (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Qatar (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Qatar (X%), Palestine (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.) and Palestine (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Palestine, with an X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, avocado imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, avocado import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

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