MENA: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in MENA

The MENA's vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in MENA

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average vegetable yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell 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 2022, the vegetable harvested area in MENA expanded to X ha, picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported in MENA was estimated at X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, the largest vegetable supplying countries in MENA were Morocco ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in MENA; increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Oman, Israel, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, Syrian Arab Republic, Algeria and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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