Middle East: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern vegetable market soared to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in the Middle East

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of vegetable production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Turkey, vegetable production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in the Middle East dropped to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area reached X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, vegetable exports in the Middle East surged to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of vegetables, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 2023, 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.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Vegetable imports surged to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the largest importer of vegetables in the Middle East, committing X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Turkey, 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 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform