Mushrooms and truffles market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh mushrooms and truffles in Western Asia experienced a notable contraction in 2019, with volume falling to 69 thousand tons due to a sharp drop in imports and increased exports. Recovery began the following year, and by 2021 the market had returned to its 2018 level of approximately 85.5 thousand tons.

A sustained expansion followed from 2022 onward, with the market reaching 107 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by increasing consumer demand for exotic and health-conscious food options, alongside advancements in cultivation techniques. The emergence of new product segments, such as mushroom-based meat alternatives, further contributed to the market's development, while domestic production continued to rise steadily throughout the period.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Western Asia

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Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Western Asia's production of mushrooms and truffles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 72 428 tonnes, marking a 10.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 31.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mushroom and truffle output in Western Asia reached 242.9 million US dollars, up 24.1% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 28.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when it fell by 15.7%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Western Asia

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Following two years of growth, Western Asia's exports of mushrooms and truffles declined. In 2020, the region exported 6 360 tonnes, a decrease of 39.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 8.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 10 552 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 28.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of mushrooms and truffles from Western Asia were distributed relatively evenly. Russia accounted for 8.7% of exports in kind, Singapore for 1.7%, and Romania for 1.5%, together making up just 11.9% of total flows.

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, M $ US

After two years of gains, Western Asia's export value for mushrooms and truffles dropped. In 2020, exports totaled 21.3 million US dollars, a sharp decline of 32.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 10.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 30.4%.

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

An analysis of export value from 2017 to 2020 shows a wide distribution across many markets. Russia contributed 5.1% of exports in value terms, France 4.1%, and Italy 2.8%, together accounting for only 12.0% of total flows. The remaining 88.0% went to other partners.

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 mushrooms and truffles to Western Asia

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The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. Imports peaked in 2018 at 32 185 tonnes and hit a low in 2020 at 10 525 tonnes, a 3.1-fold difference. In 2020, imports fell by 23.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 57.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 116.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, the Netherlands, and Poland were the main suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to Western Asia. Iran accounted for 28.4% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 21.4%, and Poland for 6.4%, together forming 56.1% of total imports.

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, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Import value fluctuated 2.5-fold between the high of 2018 at 119.2 million US dollars and the low of 2020 at 47.0 million US dollars. In 2020, imports decreased by 25.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 47.4%, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 88.7%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Iran, the Netherlands, and Poland remained the top sources for imports in value terms. Iran represented 26.7% of imports in value terms, the Netherlands 26.6%, and Poland 3.7%, with a combined share of 57.0% 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