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Persimmons market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The persimmon market volume in Western Asia expanded from 86.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 171.2 thousand tons in 2023. This growth included a substantial rise in 2019 and 2020, a dip in 2021, and a strong recovery in 2022 followed by stabilization in 2023.

Market value mirrored this pattern, increasing from $74.0 million to $147.5 million over the six-year period, indicating aligned movements in both volume and price.

By 2024, the market context was characterized by China's central role in regional exports, growing consumer awareness of persimmons' health benefits, and ongoing global supply chain adjustments that affected market accessibility.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production persimmons in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of persimmons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of persimmons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Western Asia's persimmon production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 267.8 thousand tons of persimmons, marking a 4.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 25%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	8.8%	4.8%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's persimmon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 203.0 million US dollars, representing an 8.3% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 16%, averaging a 5.1% annualized rate.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	2.0%	8.3%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports persimmons from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, persimmon exports from Western Asia declined. In 2020, the region exported 144.3 thousand tons, a moderate 10.0% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 160.4 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.1%	1.1%	(10.0%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia accounted for 79.5% of Western Asia's total persimmon exports by volume, with the remainder distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Persimmon exports from Western Asia fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 109.4 million US dollars, down 7.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4%, equating to a 1.3% annualized rate. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 124.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 18.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.1%	(5.2%)	(7.1%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Russia dominated the export structure in value terms, holding an 87.0% share of total flows, while other partners made up the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports persimmons to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 10.6 thousand tons and peaked in 2019 at 18.2 thousand tons, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 16.8 thousand tons, a moderate 7.5% decrease from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 24.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 71.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.3%)	71.8%	(7.5%)	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (47.5% of import volume), Iran (9.0%), and Greece (6.5%) were the main sources for persimmon imports to Western Asia, together making up 63.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Asia's persimmon imports amounted to 22.0 million US dollars, showing a slight 1.4% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 14.4 million US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 22.3 million US dollars. The largest drop was in 2018 at 23.5%, while the largest rise was in 2019 at 54.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.5%)	54.8%	(1.4%)	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (55.9% of import value), Greece (6.7%), and Iran (5.0%) consistently led the import structure in value terms, collectively accounting for 67.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io