Alliaceous vegetables market in Western Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the alliaceous vegetables market in Western Asia expanded from 4 869 thousand tons to 5 588 thousand tons. This growth was supported by infrastructure investments, including the opening of a new cold storage facility in 2018, which enhanced the supply chain for fresh produce. Concurrently, rising demand for both frozen and fresh vegetables, fueled by urbanization and increasing health awareness across the Asia-Pacific region, continued to drive market volume higher.

The market experienced a slight contraction to 5 474 thousand tons in 2021, a period marked by a pronounced consumer shift toward fresh vegetable slices and ongoing digitalization of supply chains, while elevated prices for organic produce may have moderated growth. A recovery followed in 2022, with volume reaching 5 635 thousand tons, as industry reports highlighted the need for significant investment in cold storage and quick-freeze infrastructure to support the market. By 2023, the market stabilized at 5 615 thousand tons, underpinned by robust consumer preference for purchasing fresh vegetables in-store to inspect quality and by substantial import demand from key regional markets like Saudi Arabia.

Recent developments indicate ongoing evolution in the regional landscape. New regulatory requirements for refrigerated transport in Saudi Arabia are shaping supply chain logistics, while diversified Emirati investments in large-scale vegetable farms across several countries point to further changes in production and trade flows for alliaceous vegetables in Western Asia.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Western Asia's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4 256 K t, marking a 9.4% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 568 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied widely, with the lowest point in 2018 at 90 K t and the highest in 2020 at 347 K t, representing a 3.8-fold difference. In 2020, exports increased by 47.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 61.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, surging by 160.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Bangladesh, and India were notable buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Western Asia, accounting for 9.8%, 4.6%, and 4.1% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 18.6% of total exports, with the remaining 81.4% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 77.2 M $ US and peaked in 2020 at 182.9 M $ US, a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, exports saw a sharp rise of 36.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018, falling by 22.3%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 73.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, exports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables from Western Asia were relatively evenly distributed. Russia, India, and Bangladesh accounted for 11.0%, 6.1%, and 4.6% of exports in value terms, respectively, but together they made up only 21.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Western Asia's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 1 679 K t, reflecting a moderate rise of 6.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 23.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Iran, and Egypt were the main sources for imports in kind, representing 29.5%, 19.0%, and 15.2% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 63.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of alliaceous vegetables in Western Asia rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 757.7 M $ US, showing a strong gain of 12.9% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 635.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Egypt were the primary suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Western Asia in value terms, accounting for 25.2%, 20.8%, and 15.4% of imports, respectively. Combined, they represented 61.5% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020