Saudi Arabia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi fruit market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Saudi Arabia rose slightly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, fruit yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Saudi Arabia; remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The 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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Fruit Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Jordan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bahrain, India, Oman, 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 export price amounted to $X per ton, rising 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% against the previous year. 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 somewhat 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 Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted modestly 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 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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