Dried mushrooms market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried mushrooms in Western Asia showed pronounced fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. After a slight contraction in 2019, consumption rose markedly in 2020, surpassing 1,200 t.

Growth continued into 2022, reaching a high of 1,366 t. However, this expansion was abruptly reversed in 2023, when the market volume fell sharply to 575 t.

Overall, the period was characterized by high volatility, ending with a market size substantially lower than at its starting point.

Production dried mushrooms in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried mushrooms, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried mushrooms, 2017-2020

Western Asia's dried mushroom production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 245.9 tonnes of dried mushrooms, marking a 4.0% gain over the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 213.9 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 10.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried mushrooms from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of dried mushrooms from Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 99 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 32.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 58.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 25.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Free Zones accounted for 20.4% of exports, Iran for 14.1%, and France for 5.6%, together representing 40.1% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 59.9%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest exports in value terms were noted in 2017, with the highest in 2018, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, foreign dried mushroom supplies from Western Asia totalled 3 015 thousand US dollars, which is 15.5% stronger year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 243 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 85.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Hong Kong were the principal destinations for exports in value terms. France accounted for 44.1% of exports, Switzerland for 21.9%, and Hong Kong for 9.5%, jointly representing 75.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried mushrooms to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, showing a 4.4-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried mushrooms to Western Asia were recorded at 1 091 tonnes, up by 10.9% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 984 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 75.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—the Netherlands, China, and India—together absorbed 79.6% of total imports in kind of dried mushrooms to Western Asia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, dried mushroom volumes in Western Asia reached 7 619 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 24.4% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 19.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms of dried mushrooms to Western Asia. China accounted for 30.9% of imports, Malaysia for 18.6%, and the Netherlands for 8.6%, jointly representing 58.1% of total flows.

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

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