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Apple market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the apple market volume in Western Asia experienced notable fluctuations. After an initial drop to 5.3 million tons in 2019, consumption rebounded strongly to over 6.1 million tons in 2020. The market then stabilized near this higher level for two years, reaching 6.4 million tons in 2022, before a moderate correction to 6.2 million tons in 2023.

In 2024, apple imports into the region rose to 998 thousand tons, influenced by new regulatory projects for fresh fruit imports in Saudi Arabia which altered market access. Concurrently, evolving consumer preferences in the region spurred greater demand for organic and premium apple varieties, shaping the product mix available to buyers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Western Asia produced 5 557 K t of apples, marking a 17.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 30%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 7.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 19.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(7.2%)	17.5%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple production in Western Asia reached 4 424 M $ US, showing a significant 41.1% improvement compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 44.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 22.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.0%	(22.3%)	41.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Apple exports from Western Asia declined in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. Exports amounted to 319.9 K t, which was 13.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 32.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 368.3 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 37.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.3%	11.3%	(13.2%)	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, apples from Western Asia were exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top three destinations—Russia, Egypt, and India—together accounted for only 39.3% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of apples from Western Asia totaled 254.7 M $ US, showing a modest 4.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 47.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 262.0 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 6.8% drop, while the biggest increase was also in 2018, with a 52.0% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.0%	(6.8%)	4.3%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that apple exports from Western Asia in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—Russia (23.1% of export value), Egypt (13.4%), and India (6.7%)—jointly accounted for only 43.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Asia's apple imports totaled 930.9 K t, down by 3.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 745.8 K t, while the peak was in 2019 at 965.2 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 10.9% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2019, with a 29.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	29.4%	(3.6%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of apple imports to Western Asia in volume terms was highly diversified. The top three suppliers—Iran (31.2% of import volume), Italy (11.1%), and the United States (6.7%)—together accounted for only 49.0% of total flows, with the remaining 51.0% distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple imports to Western Asia amounted to 727.4 M $ US, reflecting a 3.5% reduction compared to 2019. The lowest value was in 2018 at 717.7 M $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 753.5 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 5.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	5.0%	(3.5%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, apple imports to Western Asia in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. The top three—Iran (17.2% of import value), Italy (17.0%), and the United States (10.3%)—together represented only 44.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io