Middle East: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern chili and pepper market contracted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting 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 at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest chili and pepper producing country in the Middle East, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Israel (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

The average chili and pepper yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in the Middle East; declining by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) exported in the Middle East reduced to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporter of chilies and peppers (green) in the Middle East, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Iran (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Jordan (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iran and the United Arab Emirates increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with an X% share.

In Turkey, chili and pepper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of chilies and peppers (green) in the Middle East dropped to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year. The total import 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the major importers of chilies and peppers (green) in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Kuwait (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (X%), Oman (X%), Iraq (X%) and Bahrain (X%).

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 Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Qatar, Iraq, Oman and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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