Middle East: Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market 2022

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market Size in the Middle East

In 2020, the Middle Eastern prepared frozen vegetable market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Production in the Middle East

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The countries with the highest volumes of prepared frozen vegetable production in 2020 were Iran (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Iraq, while prepared frozen vegetable production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Prepared frozen vegetable exports reached X tons in 2020, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable exports fell modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main exporters of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) in the Middle East, together constituting X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%). The following exporters - Lebanon (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Lebanon, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest prepared frozen vegetable supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The prepared frozen vegetable export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, prepared frozen vegetable export price decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Prepared frozen vegetable imports contracted dramatically to X tons in 2020, reducing by -X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable imports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) in 2020. Jordan (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates recorded 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

The prepared frozen vegetable import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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