Carrots and turnips market in Syria

Earlier Report Observations

The Syrian market for fresh carrots and turnips showed considerable movement from 2018 to 2023. Market volume grew from 18 694 metric tons in 2018 to 22 693 tons in 2019, then stabilized around 22 982 tons in 2020. A major expansion occurred in 2021, pushing consumption to 31 796 tons, but this was followed by a sharp contraction to 20 098 tons in 2022 before a recovery to 26 665 tons in 2023.

Domestic production trends were a key component, rising from 13 279 tons in 2018 to a high of 26 132 tons in 2021 before declining. Trade flows also contributed to market volatility, with imports varying significantly and exports peaking at 14 658 tons in 2022, which substantially reduced domestic supply that year.

In 2024, several developments in the agricultural sector were noted, including the launch of Syria's National Agricultural Strategy 2026-2030 to enhance food security and economic recovery, alongside government efforts to reduce financial burdens on agricultural exports to Gulf states and Iraq, which could influence the fresh vegetable market.

Production carrots and turnips in Syria

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, Syria produced 18 418 tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a 7.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 11.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 13 279 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 with 19 875 tonnes. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, when production surged by 49.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of carrot and turnip production in Syria was 8 762 thousand US dollars, down 2.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 803 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 9 004 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 10.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 32.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports carrots and turnips from Syria

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The export market for carrots and turnips from Syria showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2019 with 4 129 tonnes, while the peak was in 2017, resulting in a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports reached 7 374 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 78.6% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, dropping by 67.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon accounted for 83.5% of Syria's total carrot and turnip exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among various other countries, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1 871 thousand US dollars, and the peak was in 2017, showing a 4.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, export value amounted to 3 508 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 87.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, decreasing by 70.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Lebanon was the dominant destination for Syria's carrot and turnip exports in value terms, accounting for 88.0% of total flows. The remaining share was spread across several smaller markets.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Syria

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The import market for carrots and turnips into Syria was characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest point was in 2019 with 6 947 tonnes, and the peak in 2020, resulting in a 1.7-fold difference. In 2020, imports reached 11 938 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 71.8% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 33.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated the geographical structure of carrot and turnip imports into Syria by volume, holding a 99.8% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 742 thousand US dollars, and the peak in 2018 at 2 212 thousand US dollars, showing a 3-fold gap. In 2020, import value amounted to 1 951 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp uptick of 163.1% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, decreasing by 66.5%.

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

In 2017-2020, carrot and turnip imports into Syria were almost exclusively supplied by Turkey, which accounted for 99.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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