Middle East: Market for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice 2023

Market Size for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice reached $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in the Middle East

In value terms, production of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice decreased by -7.9% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice declined to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -33.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel was the largest exporter of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 52% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together mixing up a 43% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice exports from Israel stood at +4.7%. At the same time, Oman (+42.1%) and Kuwait (+10.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012-2021. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.3%) and Saudi Arabia (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+22 p.p.), Kuwait (+5.9 p.p.) and Oman (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Saudi Arabia (-19.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice supplier in the Middle East, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel amounted to +5.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.8% per year) and Turkey (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice imported in the Middle East reduced to X tons, shrinking by -13.8% on 2020. Overall, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented roughly 52% of total imports in 2021. Yemen (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together took near 41% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Oman (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice in the Middle East, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Israel was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+12.3% per year) and Turkey (-10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice increased by +7.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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