MENA: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in MENA

The MENA's quince market reached $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; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in MENA

In value terms, quince production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of quince production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, quince production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of quinces in MENA amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the quince yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of quinces were harvested in MENA; stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the quince harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of quinces decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, quince exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Syrian Arab Republic increased by X percentage points.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%).

Quince Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of quinces in MENA soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and Jordan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quinces in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

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