Middle East: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern sour cherry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a slight decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sour cherry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in the Middle East dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 sour cherries production in the Middle East fell modestly to X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Sour Cherry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Sour cherry exports rose sharply to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) represented the main exporter of sour cherries, committing X% of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sour cherries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iran and Lebanon increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Iran ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, sour cherry imports in the Middle East soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the main importer of sour cherries in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Palestine (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Bahrain (X%), Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%). Iraq (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Palestine (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Qatar (X%), Oman (X%), Iraq (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Palestine (X p.p.), Bahrain (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Palestine ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sour cherry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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