Middle East: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern garlic market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in the Middle East

In value terms, garlic production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Oman, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average garlic yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, leveling off in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of garlic exported in the Middle East skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Turkey (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest garlic supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, garlic exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were imported in the Middle East; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main importers of garlic, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Palestine (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Kuwait, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Lebanon and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Palestine, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform