MENA: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in MENA

In 2023, the MENA's garlic market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in MENA

In value terms, garlic production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Egypt (X tons) remains the largest garlic producing country in MENA, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

In Egypt, garlic production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In 2023, the average garlic yield in MENA contracted to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% against 2022 figures. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in MENA skyrocketed to X ha, picking up by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of garlic exported in MENA rose to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the key exporter of garlic in MENA, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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, supplies from abroad of garlic increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importer of garlic in MENA, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Yemen (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Palestine (X%), Morocco (X%), Israel (X%), Yemen (X%), Qatar (X%), Oman (X%), Jordan (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Iraq, Yemen, Oman and Israel increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. 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 Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform