Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in Western Asia expanded steadily from 62 459 tons in 2018 to over 121 000 tons by 2022, with a particularly sharp rise of 28% in volume during 2021. This surge coincided with the introduction of new freeze-dried plant-based meal categories, such as plant-based mince and chicken, and the expansion of production lines for freeze-dried items, which boosted both supply and consumer interest.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume declined by 12.5% to 105 944 tons in 2023, though the market value fell only slightly to $431.6 million, suggesting a shift toward higher-value products within the category.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Western Asia

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Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2019, production of not further prepared dried vegetables in Western Asia experienced its largest decline of 4.7%. However, this was followed by a significant recovery in 2020, with output reaching 68 358 tons, marking a strong 13.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.0%. The most notable surge occurred in 2018, when production jumped by 16.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of not further prepared dried vegetables production in Western Asia saw its largest decline of 2.6%. The following year, in 2020, output rebounded strongly, reaching 248.9 million US dollars, a robust 16.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 35.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.5%. The most significant rise was recorded in 2018, with a 19.5% increase.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Western Asia

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Exports of not further prepared dried vegetables from Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 22 386 tons, which is 8.2% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for not further prepared dried vegetables from Western Asia was diverse. The United States accounted for 23.3% of exports in kind, Italy for 18.4%, and Germany for 6.9%. Together, these three countries contributed 48.6% of total exports in kind, while numerous other countries held smaller but still significant shares.

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

Export deliveries of not further prepared dried vegetables from Western Asia declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 81 506 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 5.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Italy, and Germany remained the key export destinations in value terms. The United States accounted for 26.9% of exports, Italy for 16.2%, and Germany for 8.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 51.3% of total export 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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Western Asia

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Imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into Western Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 39 773 tons, showing a moderate 9.7% improvement compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 67.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Iran, China, and India—together accounted for 61.6% of total imports in kind of not further prepared dried vegetables into 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 2018, imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into Western Asia recorded their largest decline of 13.6%, with the value dropping to 57 102 thousand US dollars. However, imports rebounded in 2019, posting the largest increase of 19.8%. This growth continued into 2020, with import volume reaching 80 088 thousand US dollars, up by 17.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. China accounted for 22.5% of imports, Iran for 13.6%, and India for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 48.7% of total import flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 51.3%.

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

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