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Saudi Arabia: Areca Nut Market Overview 2021
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Areca Nut Market Size in Saudi Arabia
In 2019, the Saudi areca nut market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Areca Nut Exports
Exports from Saudi Arabia
After two years of decline, overseas shipments of areca nuts decreased by X% to X kg in 2019. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, areca nut exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.
Exports by Country
Malaysia (X kg) was the main destination for areca nut exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia was relatively modest.
From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia was relatively modest.
Export Prices by Country
The average areca nut export price stood at $X per tonne in 2016, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The export price peaked in 2016 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Malaysia.
From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to X% per year.
Areca Nut Imports
Imports into Saudi Arabia
After three years of decline, overseas purchases of areca nuts increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, areca nut imports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2019, Thailand (X tonnes) constituted the largest areca nut supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, areca nut imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tonnes), threefold.
From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).
In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2019, the average areca nut import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, areca nut import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for Myanmar ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Source: IndexBox AI Platform
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
What are the largest markets for areca nuts in the world?+
The country with the largest volume of areca nut consumption was India (912K tonnes), comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bangladesh (322K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (104K tonnes), with a 6.6% share.
What are the largest producers of areca nuts in the world?+
The country with the largest volume of areca nut production was India (901K tonnes), accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (317K tonnes), threefold. Indonesia (253K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.
What are the leading suppliers of areca nuts to Saudi Arabia?+
In value terms, Thailand ($558K) constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to Saudi Arabia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($78K), with a 11% share of total imports.
What is the average export price for areca nuts in Saudi Arabia?+
In 2016, the average areca nut export price amounted to $4,569 per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year.
What is the average import price for areca nuts in Saudi Arabia?+
In 2019, the average areca nut import price amounted to $6,170 per tonne, falling by -19.3% against the previous year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
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