Middle East: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern strawberry market rose sharply to $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Strawberry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, strawberry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Israel (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, strawberry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in the Middle East amounted to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; 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 harvested area of strawberries in the Middle East expanded slightly to X ha, increasing by X% against 2021. The harvested area 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Strawberry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of strawberries in the Middle East shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the strawberries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest strawberry supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, strawberry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

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 showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Strawberry imports was estimated at X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, strawberry imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major importer of strawberries, committing X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Oman (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Qatar, Oman, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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.

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