Middle East: Grapefruit Market 2022

Grapefruit Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern grapefruit market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Grapefruit Production in the Middle East

In value terms, grapefruit production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of grapefruit production in 2021 were Turkey (X tonnes), Israel (X tonnes) and Iran (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Syrian Arab Republic (+X%), while grapefruit production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average grapefruit yield amounted to X tonnes per ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the grapefruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of grapefruits were harvested in the Middle East; stabilizing at 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The countries with the highest volumes of grapefruit production in 2021 were Turkey (X tonnes), Israel (X tonnes) and Iran (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of grapefruit production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+X%), while grapefruit production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of grapefruits exported in the Middle East fell markedly to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) was the main exporter of grapefruits in the Middle East, constituting X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Israel (-X value terms, Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Israel, with a CAGR of -X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the grapefruit export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while Turkey totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+X%).

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of grapefruits increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) was the key importer of grapefruits, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Iraq (X tonnes) and Kuwait (X tonnes), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Oman (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%) and Oman (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (-X%) and Qatar (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey 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, the largest grapefruit importing markets in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

In 2021, the grapefruit import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per tonne), while Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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