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Asparagus market in MENA

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The asparagus market in MENA experienced moderate fluctuations from 2018 to 2023, with market volume reaching 24 820 t in 2019 before a slight contraction. A pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, when the market grew by 8% to 26 174 t, marking the highest level in the period.

Domestic production of asparagus remained stable, ranging between 22 500 t and 22 900 t annually. The market's growth in 2023 was driven primarily by a sharp increase in imports, which rose to 3 970 t, while exports saw a more modest rise.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 asparagus in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, asparagus production in the MENA region experienced a decline. In 2019, production reached its peak at 22 934 tons, representing a 1.7% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 22 784 tons, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	1.7%	(0.7%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2018, MENA's asparagus exports peaked at 606 tons, reflecting a substantial 94.5% increase from the previous year. The following year saw a sharp decline of 47.9%, with exports dropping to their lowest point. By 2020, exports had recovered slightly to 241 tons, though this still represented a 23.7% decrease compared to 2019. Overall, the difference between the highest and lowest export volumes from 2018 to 2020 was 2.5 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	94.5%	(47.9%)	(23.7%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan, Spain, and France were the primary destinations for MENA's asparagus exports, collectively accounting for 76.5% of total export volume. Afghanistan led with 42.4%, followed by Spain at 21.6% and France at 12.6%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of asparagus exports from MENA displayed considerable fluctuations. In 2018, export revenue reached its highest point at 2 121 thousand US dollars, surging by 153.1% from the previous year. This was followed by a 15.6% decline in 2019. By 2020, export value had fallen to 1 551 thousand US dollars, representing a 13.4% decrease compared to 2019. The peak-to-trough difference between 2017 and 2018 was 2.5 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	153.1%	(15.6%)	(13.4%)	22.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan and France dominated as the main buyers of MENA's asparagus in value terms, together accounting for 82.5% of total export revenue. Other destinations each contributed relatively small shares to the overall export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to MENA

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, asparagus imports into the MENA region declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 2 202 tons, showing a 2.1% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, imports had dropped significantly to 1 585 tons, marking a sharp 28.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.9%, equivalent to an annual decline rate of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	2.1%	(28.0%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Thailand, Peru, and the Netherlands consistently served as the main sources of asparagus imports into MENA, together accounting for 67.6% of total import volume. Thailand led with 32.5%, followed by Peru at 25.6% and the Netherlands at 9.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Asparagus imports into MENA declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, import value reached its highest point at 14 186 thousand US dollars, increasing by 5.5% from the previous year. By 2020, import value had fallen to 12 189 thousand US dollars, representing a 12.9% decrease compared to 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.4%, which translates to an annual decline rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(1.3%)	(12.9%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Peru, and the Netherlands remained the leading suppliers of asparagus to MENA in value terms, collectively accounting for 75.8% of total import value. Thailand contributed 37.6%, Peru 28.5%, and the Netherlands 9.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io