Saudi Arabia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cabbage market shrank dramatically to less than $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, cabbage production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Saudi Arabia dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area in Saudi Arabia expanded rapidly to X ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, imports of cabbage and other brassicas into Saudi Arabia totaled X tons, leveling off at 2020. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform