Middle East: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cherry and sour cherry market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Middle East

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of cherry and sour cherry production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, cherry and sour cherry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

The average cherry and sour cherry yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 cherries and sour cherries production in the Middle East contracted slightly to X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cherries and sour cherries, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Lebanon (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cherries and sour cherries. At the same time, Iran (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

In Turkey, cherry and sour cherry exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Syrian Arab Republic (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, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Palestine (X%), Iraq (X%) and Kuwait (X%). The following importers - Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cherries and sour cherries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Bahrain (X%), Iraq (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Palestine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Qatar, 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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