Middle East: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern lentil market shrank modestly to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in the Middle East

In value terms, lentil production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fivefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Turkey, lentil production decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of lentils in the Middle East reduced to X kg per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2022. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lentil yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of lentils were harvested in the Middle East; flattening at 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the lentil harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Lentil exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lentil exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Turkey increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%).

Lentil Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Lentil imports surged to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (X%). The following importers - Iran (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and Iraq (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lentils in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

In Turkey, lentil imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, 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 Iran ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform