MENA: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in MENA

The MENA's garlic market rose slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in MENA

In value terms, garlic production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant expansion. 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; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Egypt (X tons) remains the largest garlic producing country in MENA, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

In Egypt, garlic production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

The average garlic yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in MENA skyrocketed to X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of garlic was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporter of garlic, achieving X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%).

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

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

In Egypt, garlic exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, purchases abroad of garlic increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Yemen (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Palestine (X%), Morocco (X%), Israel (X%), Yemen (X%), Qatar (X%), Oman (X%), Jordan (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.), Yemen (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform