Saudi Arabia: Apple Market Overview 2021

Apple Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi apple market contracted sharply to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes) and Bahrain (X tonnes) were the main destinations of apple exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Jordan, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Saudi Arabia were Yemen ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average apple export price amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, imports of apples into Saudi Arabia fell significantly to X tonnes, which is down by -X% against 2019. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes) and Iran (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Italy, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Chile ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest apple suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran 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 2020, the average apple import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per tonne) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($X per tonne) and Iran ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for apples in the world?

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China (43M tonnes) remains the largest apple consuming country worldwide, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, apple consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (4.4M tonnes), tenfold. Turkey (3.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.1% share.

What are the largest producers of apples in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of apple production was China (44M tonnes), comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (5.1M tonnes), ninefold. Turkey (3.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of apples to Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Italy ($27M), Chile ($26M) and Iran ($10M), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of apples from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Saudi Arabia were Yemen ($130K), Bahrain ($97K) and Kuwait ($65K), together accounting for 67% of total exports.

What is the average export price for apples in Saudi Arabia?

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The average apple export price stood at $725 per tonne in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for apples in Saudi Arabia?

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The average apple import price stood at $1,042 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year.