MENA: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in MENA

The MENA's strawberry market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Strawberry Production in MENA

In value terms, strawberry production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in MENA fell slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry 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, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in MENA; leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported in MENA; waning by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of strawberries, namely Turkey, Egypt and Morocco, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of 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. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported in MENA; almost unchanged from the year before. Total imports indicated a strong 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the largest importer of strawberries, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together comprising 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 Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Qatar, Oman, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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