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Edible brassicas market in MENA

Release date: Mar 27, 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 for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in MENA expanded from 1 889 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 2 061 thousand tonnes in 2021. Growth accelerated in 2020, when the volume reached 1 997 thousand tonnes, supported by global supply chain disruptions that reduced exports and by increasing consumer health consciousness raising demand for fresh and organic produce.

After a contraction to 1 956 thousand tonnes in 2022 due to higher production costs driven by the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on fertilizer and energy prices, the market rebounded strongly to 2 159 thousand tonnes in 2023. This recovery was aided by breakthroughs in disease-resistant seed varieties that cut crop losses and by growing consumer preference for convenient fresh-cut and ready-to-eat brassica products.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  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, K t
  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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 edible brassicas in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Edible brassicas production in the MENA region has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2 022 thousand tons, marking a slight increase of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	3.8%	2.8%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of edible brassicas production in the MENA region declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 049 million US dollars, representing a year-on-year decrease of 15.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 876 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.6%	(6.8%)	(15.6%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for edible brassicas from MENA showed volatility during the observed period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 73.4 thousand tons, while 2019 saw the highest volume at 138.4 thousand tons, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports dropped to 90.5 thousand tons, down by 34.6% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 88.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	88.6%	(34.6%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, edible brassicas from MENA were traded with numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—Russia, Mauritania, and the Netherlands—together accounted for only 16.7% of total exports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

After a two-year rise, edible brassicas exports from MENA declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 68.4 million US dollars, representing a steep decline of 36.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 107.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 22.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	22.7%	(36.3%)	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for edible brassicas from MENA was broad. Russia accounted for 12.3% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands for 5.6%, and Mauritania for 2.8%. Together, these three countries contributed only 20.8% of total exports in value terms, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 edible brassicas to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year uptick, edible brassicas imports to MENA from abroad declined. In 2020, imports totaled 65.8 thousand tons, reflecting a robust drop of 11.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 74.0 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	10.2%	(11.2%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of edible brassicas to MENA relied on a wide range of partner countries. Spain accounted for 6.4% of imports in volume terms, China for 3.6%, and the Netherlands for 3.0%. Together, these three countries took just 13.0% 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, M $ US

In 2020, MENA's volume of edible brassicas imports reached 84.9 million US dollars, equivalent to a robust decline of 11.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 95.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	12.3%	(11.2%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Spain accounted for 22.6% of imports in value terms, the Netherlands for 8.6%, and China for 5.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 36.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io