GCC: Fruit And Berry Market 2023

Fruit And Berry Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC fruit and berry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in GCC

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest fruit and berry producing country in GCC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit and berry production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Saudi Arabia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

The average fruit and berry yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area reduced to X ha in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits and berries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported in GCC; declining by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%). Bahrain (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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