Saudi Arabia: Mushroom And Truffle Market Overview 2021

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Saudi Arabia

For the third year in a row, the Saudi mushroom and truffle market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a measured increase. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Saudi Arabia stood at X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mushroom and truffle harvested area in Saudi Arabia was estimated at X ha in 2020, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, the amount of mushrooms and truffles exported from Saudi Arabia rose remarkably to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined to $X in 2020. In general, exports posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tonnes) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain totaled +X%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mushroom and truffle exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -X% per year.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, supplies from abroad of mushrooms and truffles increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports stood at $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Oman (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Saudi Arabia.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Oman (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Saudi Arabia were the Netherlands ($X), Oman ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X terms of the main suppliers, Oman (+X% per year) 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 2020, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mushrooms and truffles in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of mushroom and truffle consumption was China (9.4M tonnes), comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, mushroom and truffle consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (480K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (458K tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of mushrooms and truffles in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of mushroom and truffle production was China (9.5M tonnes), accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, mushroom and truffle production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (473K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (386K tonnes), with a 3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($3.9M), Oman ($3.4M) and the United Arab Emirates ($586K) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Saudi Arabia.

What are the leading importers of mushrooms and truffles from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, Bahrain ($502K) remains the key foreign market for mushroom and truffle exports from Saudi Arabia.

What is the average export price for mushrooms and truffles in Saudi Arabia?

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The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $926 per tonne in 2020, falling by -10.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mushrooms and truffles in Saudi Arabia?

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In 2020, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $4,708 per tonne, surging by 2.4% against the previous year.