Peaches and nectarines market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for peaches and nectarines in Western Asia expanded from 1 042 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 210 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the expansion of cultivation in Turkey, where modern agricultural technologies and diverse varieties boosted local production. During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased health consciousness among consumers heightened demand for fresh and healthy fruits, further driving market volume.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market volume continued to rise, reaching 1 306 thousand tons, though with periods of stabilization. Health awareness spurred demand for organic and fresh peaches, leading to stricter packaging and safety requirements, while new product forms such as frozen and canned peaches emerged. Government policies in some Western Asian countries promoted domestic production through agricultural investments. The entry of new players with modern production and packaging facilities increased market capacity, but rising energy and raw material costs from 2023 onward affected production expenses and contributed to a decline in market value.

In 2024, regional tensions in Western Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, caused supply chain disruptions and fluctuations in energy prices and transportation costs. Consumer preferences continued shifting towards convenient frozen and canned fruit products, reflecting broader trends in the Asia-Pacific region.

Production peaches and nectarines in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

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

Peach and nectarine production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 315 thousand tons, marking a modest 8.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 142 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Peach and nectarine production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 734 million US dollars, representing a significant 25.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 33.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 227 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.6%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Western Asia's peach and nectarine export volumes have rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 205.7 thousand tons, showing a sharp increase of 27.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 161.7 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for peach and nectarine exports from Western Asia were Russia, accounting for 46.5% of export volumes, followed by Belarus at 2.9%, and Ukraine at 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented 50.8% of total export 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

Peach and nectarine exports from Western Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 271.2 million US dollars, indicating a steep 46.6% advance compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 40.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 181.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for peach and nectarine exports from Western Asia in value terms were Russia, accounting for 49.9% of export value, followed by Belarus at 3.2%, and Romania at 1.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 54.6% 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 peaches and nectarines to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Western Asia's peach and nectarine import volumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 100.0 thousand tons, constituting a notable 15.8% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 77.6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

The country composition of peach and nectarine imports to Western Asia from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Iran accounted for 14.8% of import volumes, South Africa for 6.5%, and Egypt for 5.5%. Together, these three countries formed just 26.8% of total import flows, with the remaining 73.2% split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Peach and nectarine import volumes in Western Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of 164.8 million US dollars worth of peaches and nectarines, which is 6.7% more than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 48.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 108.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 42.7%.

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

The structure of peach and nectarine imports to Western Asia in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of trading partners. South Africa accounted for 11.0% of import value, Iran for 10.3%, and Australia for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 29.0% of total import flows, while the remaining 71.0% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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