Middle East: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern onion and shallot market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in the Middle East

In value terms, onion and shallot production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Yemen (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in the Middle East shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in the Middle East reached X ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot exported in the Middle East expanded to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran was the main exporter of onion and shallot in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Yemen (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the onion and shallot exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Yemen (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iran (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Yemen and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Iran stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Iraq, 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 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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