Saudi Arabia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Saudi citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Saudi Arabia dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the citrus fruit harvested area in Saudi Arabia fell to X ha, declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, citrus fruit exports from Saudi Arabia reduced dramatically to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value 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 Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, citrus fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, waning 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 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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