Middle East: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern berry market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging 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 consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Berry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, berry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

In Turkey, berry 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).

In 2022, the average yield of berries in the Middle East reached X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the berry yield remained 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 2022, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in the Middle East; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded 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 berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were exported in the Middle East; waning by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of berries. At the same time, Iran (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lebanon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Turkey, berry exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Berry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of berries imported in the Middle East reached X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the key importers of berries, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - each reached an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 berry importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Qatar, Oman, Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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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