The situation of dry fruits and grocery products in Middle Eastern and West asian countries is diverse and varies from country to country. In this region, some countries are strong producers in the field of dry fruits and Groceries , others are big importers, and some countries are active exporters. While some countries are self-sufficient, many countries in this region depend on the import of dry fruits and Food products from other countries.

The economic situation and various factors can have an impact on the role of countries in the field of production, export and import of dried Fruit and food products. Lebanon and Saudi arabia meet their needs through the import of dry fruits and food products due to the limitations of domestic production and dependence on imports. Factors such as weather conditions, limited soil and natural resources, limited labor and technology, and economic policies may limit domestic production. As one of the largest oil producers in the world, Saudi Arabia earns high revenues from oil exports. Due to the focus on the oil industry and its revenues, this country has less desire to develop the agricultural sector and produce dry fruits and food products and meets most of its needs through imports. The situation of some countries in the Middle east and West asia in this regard:

• Saudi Arabia is known as one of the largest importers of dry fruits and groceries in the region. Due to its rich oil and gas resources, this country imports most of its dry fruits and food products.
• Iran is one of the strong producers in the field of dry fruits and groceries. This country has large productions of products such as wheat, barley, legumes, dried fruits and dried fruits, pickled cucumbers, etc. and also exports a part of its products.
• Türkiye is one of the strong producers in the field of dry fruits and groceries. This country has large productions of products such as pistachios, olives, saffron, dates, sugar, etc. and in addition to meeting domestic needs, it exports these products.
• Oman is one of the important exporters of dried fruits and groceries in the region. Due to its rich natural resources, this country exports significantly, especially in the field of date production.
• Lebanon is one of the main importers of dry fruits and groceries in the region. Due to the limitations of domestic production and dependence on imports, Lebanon imports many dry fruits and food products.
• The United arab emirates is also one of the major importers of dry fruits and groceries in the region. Due to its dependence on food imports and focusing on the oil industry, this country imports most of its dry fruits and food products.

Iran and Turkey have a lot of agricultural land and natural resources that provide favorable conditions for the production of dry fruits and food products. Some products such as wheat, barley, beans, pistachios, olives, dates, etc. are widely produced in these countries. Iran and Turkey can produce a variety of products due to the variety of weather and soil in different parts. This climatic diversity and the possibility of using river water and underground water facilitates the production of dry fruits and foodstuffs in these countries. In some countries such as Iran, the development of the agricultural sector and the production of dry fruits and food products have been given attention. Government policies and focus on agricultural development as one of the main industries have encouraged the production and export of dry fruits and food products.

Provision of labor, skilled labor and necessary infrastructure also play an important role in the production and export of these products. Government policies can have a significant impact on the production and export of dry fruits and groceries in the Middle East countries. Supportive policies, financial facilities, reducing taxes and restrictions, facilitating exports and encouraging policies can encourage the production and export of these products. Sanctions and economic sanctions can have a significant impact on the export and import of dry goods and groceries in the Middle East countries. Sanctions can limit access to foreign markets and increase trade costs. A stable political structure and appropriate trade laws can provide favorable conditions for the domestic and international trade of dry goods and groceries.

The production of dry fruits and foodstuffs requires water and requires significant water resources. Countries with abundant water resources and effective irrigation systems can facilitate the production of dry fruits and foodstuffs. Climatic conditions play an important role in the production and export of dry fruits and groceries. Some products require specific weather conditions and their production is more in countries with suitable climate conditions. The diversity of natural resources can facilitate diversity in the production and export of dry fruits and foodstuffs. For example, countries with rich oil resources can have a significant impact on the export of oil and related products.

The economic, political, weather and natural resources factors of each country can play an important role in determining its role in the field of production, export and import of dried fruits and groceries. The development of the agricultural sector, focusing on production and providing suitable conditions for farmers plays an important role in empowering countries in the field of dry food and food production. Economic, political, weather and natural resource factors in the Middle East countries can have a great impact on the production, export and import of dried food and groceries in these countries. Countries with a high level of economic development, due to access to financial resources and technology, can develop the agricultural sector and the production of dried fruits and foodstuffs and export.