GCC: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC grapefruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Grapefruit Production in GCC

In value terms, grapefruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Qatar (X kg) and Kuwait (X kg).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%).

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Grapefruit Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, grapefruit exports in GCC soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grapefruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. 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 grapefruits, achieving X% of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kuwait (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of grapefruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a pronounced 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importer of grapefruits, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, grapefruit imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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