Middle East: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern orange market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in the Middle East

In value terms, orange production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

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

The average orange yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of oranges were harvested in the Middle East; flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Orange exports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of oranges in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (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 2012-2022. Lebanon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Lebanon (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Lebanon ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Orange Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of oranges increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, orange imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importer of oranges, making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (X%) and Oman (X%). Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest orange importing markets in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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