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Wheat and meslin market in Western Asia

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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 wheat and meslin market in Western Asia demonstrated significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume grew consistently from 46.5 million tons in 2018 to 55.7 million tons in 2020, supported by rising domestic production and imports. Production increased from 26.7 million tons to 32.7 million tons over this period, while imports expanded from 20.2 million tons to 23.3 million tons.

This growth was interrupted in 2021 when the market contracted to 50.5 million tons as production fell to 27.0 million tons. A modest recovery followed in 2022, with market volume reaching 51.3 million tons. The most dramatic expansion occurred in 2023, with market volume surging to 72.4 million tons, driven by imports more than doubling to 41.2 million tons and production rebounding to 33.2 million tons.

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. 4.2. 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 wheat and meslin in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Western Asia's wheat and meslin production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 32 686 K t, marking a 10.3% rise from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 26 673 K t, when it fell by 9.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production jumping by 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	11.1%	10.3%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, wheat and meslin exports from Western Asia totaled 285 K t, representing a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 224 K t, which saw a sharp drop of 45.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 412 K t, when exports surged by 39.2%.

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	39.2%	(45.7%)	27.6%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for wheat and meslin in Western Asia was highly diversified. The top three partners—the United Kingdom (14.2% of exports), the Netherlands (13.0%), and Sri Lanka (11.9%)—together accounted for only 39.2% of total exports. The remaining 60.8% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

In 2020, wheat and meslin exports from Western Asia were valued at 96 M $ US, showing a significant increase of 10.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 11%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 119 M $ US, when exports grew by 38.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 27.6%.

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	38.4%	(27.6%)	10.9%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of wheat and meslin exports from Western Asia was spread across a broad range of partner countries. The United Kingdom (13.1% of export value), Sri Lanka (12.2%), and the Netherlands (11.7%) together represented just 37.0% of total export flows.

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 wheat and meslin to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Wheat and meslin imports into Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 23 256 K t, reflecting a 9.1% year-over-year rise. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

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	6.2%	5.6%	9.1%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of wheat and meslin to Western Asia were Russia (46.7% of imports), Ukraine (9.1%), and Australia (7.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 63.2% of total imports.

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

Wheat and meslin imports into Western Asia have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 5 686 M $ US, indicating a moderate increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 35.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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	14.7%	14.6%	3.3%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for wheat and meslin imports into Western Asia in value terms were Russia (42.8% of import value), Ukraine (8.6%), and Australia (8.2%). These three countries combined made up 59.6% of total import 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