MENA: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in MENA

The MENA's vegetable and melon market totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in MENA

In value terms, vegetable and melon production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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 and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average vegetable and melon yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable and melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in MENA reached X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported in MENA; with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports rose sharply 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the key exporters of vegetables and melons, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

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

In Morocco, vegetable and melon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported in MENA; which is down by X% against 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports expanded notably 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%). The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Lebanon (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 United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Israel, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 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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