GCC: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC vegetable and melon market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in GCC

In value terms, vegetable and melon production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of vegetable and melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable and melon production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), threefold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

The average vegetable and melon yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable and melon yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable and melon harvested area reached X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons exported in GCC surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main exporter of vegetables and melons, committing X% of total exports. Oman (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 vegetables and melons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. 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.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest vegetable and melon supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, falling by 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 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in GCC

Vegetable and melon imports declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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