Middle East: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern apple market reached $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in the Middle East

In value terms, apple production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average apple yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, apple yield increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in the Middle East rose markedly to X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of apples, constituting X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, 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 Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apple Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Apple imports soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the largest importers of apples in the Middle East, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Yemen (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 leading importing countries, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Yemen, Jordan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform