Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in the MENA region showed a clear growth trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with total volume expanding from 427.7 thousand tons to 526.4 thousand tons. This increase was not linear, as the market experienced a stabilization in 2020 and a temporary contraction in 2022, before a strong rebound the following year. In value terms, the market more than doubled over the period, rising from $666.4 million to $1.09 billion, indicating significant price appreciation alongside volume growth.

The market's expansion in 2023 was underpinned by stable regional production, notably from Egypt which maintained high yield and output as a key regional supplier. This reliable domestic supply base helped meet growing demand. Looking ahead to 2024, broader global factors such as supply chain dynamics and a rising consumer preference for natural, minimally processed food products continued to shape the market environment, influencing trade flows and supporting overall demand.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in the MENA region increased. In 2020, MENA produced 352.4 thousand tons of these groundnuts, which is 8.2% higher than the previous year. The minimum production level was recorded in 2019 at 325.8 thousand tons. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 10.4%.

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

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, showing a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from MENA amounted to 60.7 thousand tons, representing a 122.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 195.5%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 54.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the key destinations for exports in kind of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from MENA. Italy accounted for 36.0% of exports in kind, Germany for 14.7%, and the Netherlands for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 56.8% of total export flows.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was observed in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of two times. In 2020, the value of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts exported from MENA totaled 86.3 million US dollars, reflecting a 94.3% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 88.0 million US dollars. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 102.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 49.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the main group of destinations for exports in value terms of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from MENA. Italy accounted for 39.3% of exports in value terms, Germany for 15.6%, and the Netherlands for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 60.9% of total export 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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to MENA increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MENA imported approximately 160.3 thousand tons of these groundnuts, amounting to a 1.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Brazil were the primary suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to MENA in terms of volume. China accounted for 27.3% of imports in kind, India for 23.8%, and Brazil for 17.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total imports in kind.

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

The value of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts imported by MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 200.5 million US dollars, up by 6.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 184.7 million US dollars. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 3.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Brazil formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to MENA. China accounted for 31.3% of imports in value terms, India for 20.6%, and Brazil for 17.0%. Together, these three countries represented 69.0% of total import flows.

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

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