Middle East: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern plum and sloe market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in the Middle East

In value terms, plum and sloe production reached $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in the Middle East totaled X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, plum and sloe yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The plum and sloe harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporter of plums and sloes in the Middle East, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Lebanon (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and Iran (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plum and sloe exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Lebanon increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion 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, plum and sloe export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes in the Middle East totaled X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) was the key importer of plums and sloes, creating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%). The following importers - Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Iraq was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Oman (X%), Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iraq (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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 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.

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