MENA: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in MENA

The MENA's tomato market reached $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in MENA

In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest tomato producing country in MENA, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), twofold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in MENA declined to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped slightly 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 tomato harvested area in MENA stood at X ha, surging by X% compared with 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in MENA

Tomato exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated prominent growth 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Morocco (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest tomato supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

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

Tomato Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of tomatoes imported in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons) represented the major importer of tomatoes, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

Iraq was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tomatoes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Qatar (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%), Kuwait (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iraq (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Iraq totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform