MENA: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in MENA

The MENA's citrus fruit market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in MENA

In value terms, citrus fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 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 Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average citrus fruit yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in MENA; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporter of citrus fruits in MENA, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%) and Morocco (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. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Turkey (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 citrus fruit supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Israel and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in MENA

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key importer of citrus fruits in MENA, committing X% of total import. Oman (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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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