Middle East: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern vegetable and melon market amounted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in the Middle East

In value terms, vegetable and melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest vegetable and melon producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable and melon 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.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in the Middle East declined modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the vegetable and melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetables and melons were harvested in the Middle East; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, vegetable and melon exports in the Middle East reduced modestly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. The total export volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iran was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon supplying countries in the Middle East were Iran ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Vegetable and melon imports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of vegetables and melons, namely the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, represented more than half of total import. Kuwait (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($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 import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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