Dried grapes market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The dried grapes market in the MENA region grew from 99.4 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 122.0 thousand tonnes in 2019, then declined to 105.7 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 75.1 thousand tonnes in 2021. In 2021, a strategic agreement between KissanPro and Barakat Vegetables & Fruit Co was established to facilitate the access of agricultural products to the Middle East.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 121.8 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven by the Egyptian government's investment of $2.73 billion to boost agricultural production and an overall increase in fruit and vegetable output across North Africa.

In 2023, the market contracted to 100.9 thousand tonnes. During this period, Egypt reinforced its role as a key regional player, ranking first in the Arab world for table grape production with an expected output of 1.57 million tonnes for the 2023-2024 season.

Production dried grapes in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

Dried grape production in the MENA region has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 163.4 thousand tons of dried grapes, marking a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 141.7 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 9.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 10.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of dried grape production in the MENA region was 341.1 million US dollars, representing a 10.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 15%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 338.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.7%. The largest increase in value occurred in 2019, with a rise of 12.3%.

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

Exports dried grapes from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, dried grape exports from the MENA region reached 137.8 thousand tons, showing a significant increase of 19.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 79.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 1.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with exports surging by 52.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for dried grapes in kind was highly diversified. Turkey accounted for 11.2% of exports, Russia for 8.1%, and Kazakhstan for 7.1%, with these three countries together representing just 26.3% of total flows. The remaining 73.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Dried grape exports from the MENA region have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 266.9 million US dollars, reflecting a 33.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 51.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of dried grape exports was spread across a wide range of partner countries. Turkey accounted for 11.7% of export value, Russia for 6.8%, and Kazakhstan for 6.0%, with these three countries together making up only 24.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, dried grape imports into the MENA region declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 80.1 thousand tons, remaining largely stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 40.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 80.5 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried grape imports in kind to the MENA region were widely dispersed across partner countries. Uzbekistan accounted for 12.5% of imports, Afghanistan for 8.7%, and India for 7.5%, with these three countries together representing only 28.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Dried grape imports into the MENA region have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 165.2 million US dollars, indicating a slight advance of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of dried grape imports in value terms remained highly diversified. Uzbekistan accounted for 11.6% of import value, South Africa for 9.9%, and India for 7.3%, with these three countries together making up only 28.8% of total flows. The remaining 71.2% was shared by a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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