Saudi Arabia: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi fruit and berry market reached $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Saudi Arabia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits and berries production in Saudi Arabia contracted slightly to X ha, reducing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. 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 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Jordan, Bangladesh, Oman, India, Bahrain, Somalia, Turkey, Egypt and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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