In the past year alone, the region has imported over $1.8 billion worth of bananas, $1.1 billion of apples, $911 million of grapes, and $794 million of oranges. That’s not all – the MENA region is also a major importer of vegetables, with onions topping the list with an import value of $1.4 billion, followed closely by tomatoes at $1.3 billion, potatoes at $925 million, and peppers at $522 million. These figures represent a rapidly growing market for fresh produce, with governments in the Gulf aiming to import the best quality produce first in the global market, now is the perfect time to start exporting your fresh fruits and vegetables!