Middle East: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market 2023

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern citrus fruit preserves market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +21.5% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in the Middle East

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +10.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -34.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) represented the major exporter of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, achieving 45% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Israel (7%) and Lebanon (6.9%). Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Iran (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit preserves supplier in the Middle East, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Syrian Arab Republic amounted to -11.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+0.6% per year) and Israel (+12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit preserves export price increased by +36.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, which increased by 57% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 99%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Yemen represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 55% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together making up a 34% share of total imports. Lebanon (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Yemen increased at an average annual rate of +38.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Jordan (+47.7%), Lebanon (+30.8%), Qatar (+20.0%) and Israel (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +47.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.1%) and Kuwait (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Yemen, Jordan, Qatar and Lebanon increased by +47, +4.3, +3.6 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Yemen ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +52.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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