Middle East: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern green bean market reduced modestly to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in the Middle East

In value terms, green bean production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of green bean production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, green bean production declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of green beans in the Middle East totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the green bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 green beans production in the Middle East fell slightly to X ha, flattening at 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments of green beans were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the key exporters of green beans in 2023, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Turkey (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X), Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Green Bean Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of green beans, namely Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Jordan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest green bean importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Iraq ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, green bean import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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