Middle East: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern persimmon market fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in the Middle East

In value terms, persimmon production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average yield of persimmons in the Middle East fell slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the total area harvested in terms of persimmons production in the Middle East dropped slightly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Persimmon Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported in the Middle East; surging by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

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

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest persimmon supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of persimmons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Iraq (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 main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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