MENA: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in MENA

The MENA's cherry and sour cherry market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in MENA

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

In Turkey, cherry and sour cherry 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 Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

The average cherry and sour cherry yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cherry and sour cherry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, the cherry and sour cherry harvested area in MENA declined slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) and Iran (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cherries and sour cherries. At the same time, Iran (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in MENA

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the key importer of cherries and sour cherries, making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Palestine (X%), Egypt (X%), Iraq (X%) and Kuwait (X%). The following importers - Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cherries and sour cherries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Bahrain (X%), Iraq (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Palestine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Palestine (X p.p.), Jordan (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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