MENA: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in MENA

The MENA's plum and sloe market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in MENA

In value terms, plum and sloe production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average plum and sloe yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The yield indicated measured growth 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, plum and sloe yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in MENA reached X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and Tunisia (X%). Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plum and sloe exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%), Tunisia (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Iran and Lebanon increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable 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, plum and sloe export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 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 the immediate term.

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

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, plum and sloe imports in MENA stood at X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) represented the major importer of plums and sloes, generating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Libya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Iraq was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%), Libya (X%), Egypt (X%), Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Iraq (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and 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 largest plum and sloe importing markets in MENA were Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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