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Chicory market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 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 market volume for chicory in MENA experienced a significant contraction, falling from 2 002 т in 2019 to 1 410 т in 2020, primarily driven by a sharp drop in imports. After 2020, the market stabilized around 1 403–1 404 т through 2023, with domestic production remaining steady at 88–92 т per year.

Several factors shaped the market during this period. In 2019, growing interest in agricultural technology and demand for fresh and dried products supported market activity. By 2021, an agreement between KissanPro and Barakat Vegetables & Fruit Co facilitated access for agricultural products into the Middle East, though higher prices for organic offerings likely tempered growth. From 2022 onward, chicory roots gained popularity as a healthy herbal tea, boosting consumer awareness of their health benefits. Additionally, the region's reliance on agricultural imports due to its arid climate and population growth has long influenced chicory cultivation and trade patterns.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
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, kg
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  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, kg
  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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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, 2019-2024
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 chicory in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chicory production in the MENA region has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 90 840 kg of chicory, representing a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(0.2%)	(0.6%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicory from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. From 2017 to 2020, exports fluctuated dramatically, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of {ampRatio} times. In 2020, foreign chicory supplies from MENA totaled 0.3 t, which is a substantial increase of 2,400.0% over 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	2 400.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of chicory from MENA, accounting for 96.2% of total exports in kind.

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

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. {context_3} reached their highest point in 2018, then dropped to their lowest in 2019, with a 172-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, MENA exported 0.5 K $ US of chicory, which is 2,808.3% more than in the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2.8 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 995.8%	(99.4%)	2 808.3%	52.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, chicory from MENA was supplied almost exclusively to the United States, which absorbed 96.7% of total exports in value terms.

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 chicory to MENA

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. {context_3} peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with a gap of 3,710 times between these years. In 2020, chicory volumes imported by MENA stood at 1,319 t, down by 30.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,911 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 169,868.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	169 868.6%	118.3%	(30.9%)	1 268.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner base for imports in kind was extremely narrow, with Sudan alone responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports varied by 122 times, from a high in 2018 to a low in 2017. In 2020, MENA's chicory imports came to 357.8 K $ US, marking a decline of 41.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 786.1 K $ US, and the largest increase was also in 2018, with a jump of 12,117.3%.

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