MENA: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in MENA

For the fourth consecutive year, the MENA's grapefruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in MENA

In value terms, grapefruit production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in MENA declined to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 grapefruits were harvested in MENA; remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grapefruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Grapefruit Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of grapefruits exported in MENA fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of grapefruits in MENA, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of grapefruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a slight 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the key importer of grapefruits, generating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (X%) and Turkey (X%). The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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