Saudi Arabia: Apple Market 2022

Apple Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Saudi apple market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of apples were exported from Saudi Arabia; waning by -X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Saudi Arabia were Kuwait ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of -X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tonnes, approximately reflecting 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat 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, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the United Arab Emirates, France, Turkey, South Africa and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-X% per year) and Iran (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Lebanon ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform