Middle East: Frozen Fruit Market 2024

Frozen Fruit Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern frozen fruit market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fruit Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of frozen fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporter of frozen fruits in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruit exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Lebanon (X%), Israel (X%) and Palestine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Israel (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and Palestine (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (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, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen fruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major importer of frozen fruits, constituting X% of total imports. Israel (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%). Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Turkey (X%), Oman (X%), Israel (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Israel (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kuwait (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit importing markets in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 Oman (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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