Middle East: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sorghum market declined slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sorghum production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average yield of sorghum in the Middle East expanded modestly to X tons per ha, surging by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 sorghum production in the Middle East fell to X ha, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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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Sorghum Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of sorghum in the Middle East soared to X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sorghum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates 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 ($X) emerged as the largest sorghum supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Sorghum Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of sorghum in the Middle East soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%), Yemen (X%) and Iraq (X%). The following importers - Palestine (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sorghum imports into Israel stood at X%. At the same time, Yemen (X%), Turkey (X%), Iraq (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Palestine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Yemen, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sorghum import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

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

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