MENA: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in MENA

The MENA's garlic market rose significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Production in MENA

In value terms, garlic production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average garlic yield rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% compared with 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the garlic 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 garlic harvested area dropped to X ha in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporter of garlic in MENA, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Iran (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Turkey (X%), Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (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 2012-2023. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of garlic, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the major importers of garlic in MENA, together creating X% of total imports. Yemen (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Oman (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Qatar (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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 United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Israel, Kuwait, Morocco, Yemen, Qatar, Lebanon, Tunisia and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, 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 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform