GCC: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level 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 slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fruit and berry production, 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 United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

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

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in GCC rose significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits and berries production in GCC dropped modestly to X ha, falling by X% on 2021 figures. 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 attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments 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 buoyant expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main exporter of fruits and berries, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the United Arab Emirates, fruit and berry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: 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, picking up 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($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, fruit and berry imports in GCC shrank to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) dominates imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. Oman (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%) and Qatar (X%). Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (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 Kuwait ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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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