Oct 26, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: MENA – Garden Tools – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The MENA garden tools market is forecast to grow modestly, with volume projected to reach 15K tons by 2035 (CAGR +0.7%) and value to reach $72M (CAGR +0.8%). Turkey dominates both consumption and production. In 2024, imports saw a significant volume rebound, while exports contracted sharply. Saudi Arabia and Yemen are the largest importers by volume, with Yemen also being a top importer by value alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The market is characterized by varying price levels across different countries for both imports and exports.
Key Findings
Market forecast to grow to 15K tons and $72M by 2035 with CAGRs of +0.7% and +0.8% respectivelyTurkey is the dominant force, accounting for 49% of consumption and 64% of productionSaudi Arabia and Yemen are the leading importers, together constituting 55% of import volumeImport prices fell sharply by -23.6% in 2024 after a peak in 2023Exports dropped dramatically by -40.8% in volume, with the UAE and Turkey as the main exportersMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for garden tools in MENA, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 15K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $72M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionMENA’s Consumption of Garden Tools
In 2024, consumption of garden tools was finally on the rise to reach 14K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 15K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the consumption failed to regain momentum.
The value of the garden tool market in MENA totaled $66M in 2024, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $75M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Consumption By Country
Turkey (6.8K tons) remains the largest garden tool consuming country in MENA, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons), fivefold. Israel (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.6% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+8.9% per year) and Israel (+1.3% per year).
In value terms, Turkey ($41M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($4.3M). It was followed by Saudi Arabia.
In Turkey, the garden tool market remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Yemen (+6.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+13.1% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of garden tool per capita consumption in 2024 were Israel (138 kg per 1000 persons), Lebanon (117 kg per 1000 persons) and Oman (93 kg per 1000 persons).
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ProductionMENA’s Production of Garden Tools
Garden tool production contracted to 11K tons in 2024, with a decrease of -10.3% against 2023 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 13K tons. From 2022 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool production declined to $52M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $62M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.
Production By Country
Turkey (6.9K tons) remains the largest garden tool producing country in MENA, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (1.4K tons), fivefold. Israel (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+21.0% per year) and Israel (+1.2% per year).
ImportsMENA’s Imports of Garden Tools
In 2024, purchases abroad of garden tools increased by 29% to 4.6K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 4.9K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool imports shrank to $19M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $20M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons) and Yemen (1.1K tons) were the main importers of garden tools in MENA, together recording near 55% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (386 tons) held an 8.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (5.5%) and Turkey (5.2%). Morocco (194 tons), Lebanon (192 tons), Iran (155 tons), Djibouti (112 tons) and Israel (94 tons) took a minor share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest garden tool importing markets in MENA were Yemen ($4.9M), Saudi Arabia ($3.3M) and the United Arab Emirates ($2.4M), with a combined 56% share of total imports.
Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +10.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in MENA stood at $4,148 per ton in 2024, dropping by -23.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,430 per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($8,115 per ton), while Lebanon ($896 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsMENA’s Exports of Garden Tools
Garden tool exports dropped sharply to 1.4K tons in 2024, waning by -40.8% on 2023 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when exports increased by 218% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.4K tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.
In value terms, garden tool exports reduced remarkably to $4.4M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 119%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.9M, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.
Exports By Country
The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of garden tools in MENA, with the volume of exports finishing at 851 tons, which was near 61% of total exports in 2024. Turkey (342 tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (133 tons). All these countries together took near 34% share of total exports. The following exporters – Israel (30 tons) and Lebanon (23 tons) – each resulted at a 3.8% share of total exports.
The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the garden tools exports, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Iran (+5.6%) and Lebanon (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and Turkey saw its share reduced by -3.4% and -13.5% from 2013 to 2024, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Turkey ($2.1M), the United Arab Emirates ($1.7M) and Israel ($338K) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2024, together accounting for 91% of total exports.
The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in MENA amounted to $3,168 per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $4,577 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($11,330 per ton), while Iran ($1,584 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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