Middle East: Cherry Market 2024

Cherry Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cherry market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market 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 level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cherry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest cherry producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, cherry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

The average cherry yield rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Cherry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. 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 exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cherries. Lebanon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Lebanon ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cherry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cherries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cherry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the major importers of cherries in 2022, reaching near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Jordan (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth 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, cherry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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