Middle East: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern avocado market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Avocado Production in the Middle East

In value terms, avocado production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Israel (X tons) remains the largest avocado producing country in the Middle East, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lebanon (X tons), eightfold.

In Israel, avocado production 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: Lebanon (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In 2022, the average avocado yield in the Middle East reduced modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the avocado yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 avocados production in the Middle East rose to X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, avocado harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Avocado Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the fourth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of avocados, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed temperate growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a moderate increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) represented the main exporter of avocados, mixing up X% of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of avocados. At the same time, Turkey (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Lebanon (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.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Avocado Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of avocados imported in the Middle East surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%), Palestine (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Qatar (X%). Jordan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to avocado imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Qatar (X%), Palestine (X%), Jordan (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Palestine (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the United Arab Emirates, avocado imports 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: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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