Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Western Asia exhibited significant volatility, with volume swinging from 4,675 tons to 5,431 tons across the period. The market reached its highest point at 6,640 tons in 2022, following a previous peak of 6,258 tons in 2020.

The market's trajectory included a slight dip in 2019, a sharp recovery in 2020, a contraction in 2021, and another strong expansion in 2022 before a pronounced decline in 2023. These movements resulted in a net increase of 756 tons over the six-year span, though the path was marked by substantial year-to-year changes.

For 2024, available trade data shows a considerable rise in imports to 10,102 tons, while exports remained relatively stable at 1,259 tons. This surge in imports suggests a potential expansion of the market, though the full market size cannot be confirmed without corresponding production figures.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

In Western Asia, production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts reached 629.4 t in 2020, marking a 3.5% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 31%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.4%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 701.9 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.3% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, when production surged by 46.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Western Asia's production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 819 K $ US, showing a modest 4.7% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 47.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries from Western Asia totaled 1 150 t, representing a sharp 45.3% decline compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 52.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran led the export structure in kind with 45.4% of exports, followed by Australia at 11.3% and the United States at 4.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 61.6% 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, K $ US

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their maximum in 2017 and dropped to a minimum in 2020, showing a 3.1-fold shift. In 2020, Western Asia exported sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts worth 3 323 K $ US, which was 44.6% lower than in 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 57.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 36.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran was the principal destination for exports in value terms, accounting for 43.8% of exports, followed by Australia at 9.9% and the United States at 9.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 62.7% 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 sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 6 779 t, showing a 12.4% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 856 t, which also saw the largest decline of 46.2%.

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

The market base for imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse, with Thailand accounting for 18.9% of imports, India for 11.0%, and Italy for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 35.5% of total flows, while the remaining 64.5% was shared among numerous other countries.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia imported sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts worth {value_last_year} K $ US, marking a dramatic 35.7% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 53.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 48.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 40.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts were supplied to Western Asia from a broad set of markets. Thailand led with 28.8% of imports in value terms, followed by Italy at 7.8% and India at 6.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 42.7% of total imports, while many smaller destinations formed the remaining 57.3%.

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

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