MENA: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's durum wheat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in MENA

In value terms, durum wheat production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Iraq, Algeria, Morocco and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in MENA declined modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of durum wheat were harvested in MENA; stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of durum wheat in MENA contracted modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporters of durum wheat in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 ($X) remains the largest durum wheat supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of durum wheat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the largest importer of durum wheat in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (X%), Algeria (X%) and Yemen (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (X p.p.) and Yemen (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported durum wheat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Yemen, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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