MENA: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in MENA

The MENA's apricot market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in MENA

In value terms, apricot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest apricot producing country in MENA, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, apricot production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Algeria (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

The average apricot yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the apricot yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in MENA totaled X ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of apricots increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apricot exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Jordan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Lebanon (X%), Iran (X%) and Tunisia (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to apricot exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Lebanon (X%), Iran (X%), Jordan (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lebanon (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest apricot supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of apricots decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 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 remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) represented the key importer of apricots, comprising X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Libya (X%). The following importers - Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest apricot importing markets in MENA were Iraq ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Kuwait, Egypt, Libya and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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