Peaches and nectarines market in Syria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Syrian peaches and nectarines market expanded, with volume rising from 48.9 thousand tons to 54.6 thousand tons. This growth was supported by relatively stable fruit prices in Damascus markets and ongoing export activity, while domestic production increased by 28% over the two years to 53.7 thousand tons, offsetting a decline in imports.

After 2020, market volume contracted, reaching 52.2 thousand tons in 2023. Production fell by 16% between 2020 and 2022 to 43.7 thousand tons, reflecting broader challenges in the agricultural sector, while imports surged to 11.3 thousand tons in 2022 to compensate. Syria maintained its position as the 51st global producer, but domestic output faced pressures.

In August 2024, Syrian authorities banned the import of peaches and nectarines among 20 agricultural products to support local producers, coinciding with reports of steep price increases that exceeded consumer purchasing power and a continued downturn in the agricultural sector.

Production peaches and nectarines in Syria

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Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

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

Syrian production of peaches and nectarines has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Syria produced 53 662 tons of these fruits, representing a strong year-on-year growth of 11.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13.3%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 41 954 tons, when output fell by 11.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production jumping by 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports peaches and nectarines from Syria

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The export market for peaches and nectarines from Syria exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Syria exported 3 531 tons of peaches and nectarines, marking a dramatic increase of 92.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when exports fell by 20.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, and Egypt were the main destinations for Syrian exports of peaches and nectarines in volume terms. Saudi Arabia accounted for 52.0% of exports, Belarus for 20.6%, and Egypt for 5.3%. Together, these three markets represented 77.9% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.1-fold difference. In 2020, the value of peaches and nectarines exports from Syria amounted to 2 785 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep rise of 97.4% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 42.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, when exports surged by 175.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, and Egypt formed the primary cluster of markets for Syrian exports of peaches and nectarines in value terms. Saudi Arabia held a 48.6% share, Belarus 25.7%, and Egypt 9.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 84.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Syria

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The import market for peaches and nectarines in Syria showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2018, with a swing of 2.6 times between these years. In 2020, Syria imported a total of value_last_year tons of peaches and nectarines, down by 24.1% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 225 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports falling by 35.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, when imports rose by 160.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of peaches and nectarines into Syria were almost entirely concentrated in Turkey, which accounted for 93.1% of the total volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for imports in value terms. Imports reached their trough in 2017 and peaked in 2020, showing a 3-fold fluctuation. In 2020, foreign supplies of peaches and nectarines to Syria amounted to 3 140 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 142.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 32.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and Egypt dominated imports of peaches and nectarines into Syria in value terms, accounting together for 96.9% of total flows. Other destinations had smaller individual contributions.

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

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