Saudi Arabia: Ice Cream Market 2024

Ice Cream Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi ice cream market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Ice cream consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ice Cream Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of ice cream were exported from Saudi Arabia; dropping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ice cream exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a slight 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of ice cream exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Yemen, Jordan, Oman and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ice cream exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ice cream export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Ice Cream Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of ice cream imported into Saudi Arabia declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, ice cream imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of ice cream imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Jordan, Turkey, Ireland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest ice cream suppliers to Saudi Arabia were the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Ireland, Turkey and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 ice cream import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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