MENA: Market for Wheat and Meslin Flour 2024

Market Size for Wheat and Meslin Flour in MENA

The MENA's wheat and meslin flour market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wheat and Meslin Flour in MENA

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Exports in MENA

Wheat and meslin flour exports fell modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated noticeable growth 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Jordan (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Oman (X%), Egypt (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Jordan (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest wheat and meslin flour supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In Turkey, wheat and meslin flour exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase 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, wheat and meslin flour export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of wheat and meslin flour were imported in MENA; reducing by X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) represented the key importer of wheat and meslin flour, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Yemen (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Iraq increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Yemen (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Djibouti (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Palestine experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Yemen (X p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Palestine (X p.p.) and Iraq (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wheat and meslin flour in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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