Peaches and nectarines market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the peaches and nectarines market in MENA showed fluctuating volumes, with market size peaking at 1 794 thousand tons in 2022 before declining to 1 722 thousand tons in 2023. Production followed a similar pattern, reaching 1 764 thousand tons in 2022 then moderating to 1 746 thousand tons the following year, while imports generally trended downward after 2019.

In 2024, imports surged by 55% to 116 thousand tons, reversing a three-year decline. This sharp increase coincided with frost damage in major supplying regions like Turkey and Greece, which constrained local supply and prompted higher import volumes to meet demand. Concurrently, consumption in the GCC sub-region rebounded strongly, further supporting import growth.

Underlying these movements, the market continued to adapt to broader shifts such as rising consumer preference for fresh and natural produce, as well as supply-chain digitalization, which helped maintain availability amid periodic disruptions from weather and geopolitical uncertainties.

Production peaches and nectarines in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Following two consecutive years of growth, peach and nectarine production in the MENA region experienced a decline. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1 718 thousand tonnes. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 1 691 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.6% decrease from the previous year. The most significant increase during this period occurred in 2018, when production rose by 0.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of gains, the value of peach and nectarine production in the MENA region declined. In 2019, production value peaked at 3 136 million US dollars. By 2020, this had dropped to 3 003 million US dollars, marking a 4.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 36%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, when production value surged by 27.6%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

Peach and nectarine exports from the MENA region increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 68.4 thousand tonnes, representing a 41.5% decline from the previous year. By 2020, exports had recovered to 96.0 thousand tonnes, showing a 38.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Belarus, and France were the largest buyers of peaches and nectarines from the MENA region, though none held a dominant position. Russia accounted for 12.2% of exports in volume, Belarus for 2.8%, and France for 2.0%. Together, these three countries represented 17.0% of total exports, with the remaining 83.0% distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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 value of peach and nectarine exports from the MENA region rose for the second year in a row. In 2018, export value hit its lowest point at 112.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 25.7% decline from the previous year. By 2020, exports had climbed to 170.5 million US dollars, representing a 34.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

The structure of peach and nectarine exports from the MENA region in value terms remained highly diversified between 2017 and 2020. Russia accounted for 9.7% of export value, Belarus for 3.6%, and France for 3.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 16.8% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position in the market.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the volume of peach and nectarine imports into the MENA region declined. In 2018, imports increased by 14.9%, reaching 101.8 thousand tonnes in 2019, which marked the peak for the period. However, by 2020, imports had fallen sharply to 73.4 thousand tonnes, representing a 27.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, South Africa, and Spain were notable suppliers of peaches and nectarines to the MENA region, though none dominated the market. Turkey accounted for 15.7% of import volume, South Africa for 6.4%, and Spain for 4.2%. Together, these three countries represented 26.3% of total imports, with the remaining 73.7% coming from various other suppliers.

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

Following two years of growth, the value of peach and nectarine imports into the MENA region declined. In 2019, import value reached its peak at 167.5 million US dollars, marking a substantial 45.3% increase from the previous year. By 2020, imports had decreased to 160.8 million US dollars, representing a modest 4.0% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of peach and nectarine imports into the MENA region in value terms remained highly diversified. South Africa accounted for 10.7% of import value, Australia for 7.4%, and Spain for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 24.6% of total import flows, with the remaining 75.4% distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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