Carrots and turnips market in GCC

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in the GCC region showed a clear upward trend from 184.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 246.1 thousand tons in 2023, despite intermediate fluctuations. A notable surge occurred in 2019 when the market expanded by over 20%, followed by a correction in 2020. From 2021 onward, steady growth resumed, supported by a rapid rise in domestic production, which more than doubled over the six-year period.

By 2024, structural enablers such as the full implementation of the GCC Common Market removed intra-regional trade barriers, stimulating agricultural flows. At the same time, shifting consumer preferences toward healthier and organic foods increased demand for fresh carrots and turnips, while new players entered the market, enhancing competition and investment in modern farming technologies like vertical agriculture.

Production carrots and turnips in GCC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

In 2020, GCC produced 35 251 tons of carrots and turnips, representing a modest 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 35 717 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.5% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 9.3% rise.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from GCC

Exports in kind, K t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 6.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, GCC's exports of carrots and turnips amounted to 31.4 thousand tons, showing a sharp increase of 495.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5.3 thousand tons, and the maximum value was in 2018 at 32.5 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 83.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon and Iraq were the primary destinations for GCC's exports of carrots and turnips in kind, together accounting for 1.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes in value terms rose to their highest level in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2017, with a 2.4-fold change between these years. In 2020, GCC's exports of carrots and turnips totaled 19.0 million US dollars, equivalent to a 4.8% increase over the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23.1 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 21.3% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 137.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon (0.8% of exports in value terms), Iraq (0.8% of exports in value terms), and the United States (0.6% of exports in value terms) were the leading destinations for GCC's exports of carrots and turnips in value terms, collectively representing 2.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to GCC

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, GCC's imports of carrots and turnips in kind stood at 196.9 thousand tons, marking a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 181.2 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 10.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (40.0% of imports in kind), China (35.7% of imports in kind), and Turkey (6.5% of imports in kind) were the main sources for GCC's imports of carrots and turnips in kind, together accounting for 82.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, GCC imported 112.3 million US dollars worth of carrots and turnips, remaining nearly unchanged compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 112.0 million US dollars, and the maximum value was in 2018 at 115.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.1% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (48.2% of imports in value terms), China (28.7% of imports in value terms), and the United States (4.3% of imports in value terms) were the key markets for GCC's imports of carrots and turnips in value terms, collectively representing 81.2% of total import flows.

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

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