Saudi Arabia: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi onion and shallot market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight contraction. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, onion and shallot production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onion and shallot in Saudi Arabia contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot 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 onion and shallot were harvested in Saudi Arabia; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, onion and shallot exports from Saudi Arabia dropped to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold.

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: Germany (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, imports of onion and shallot into Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Egypt ($X), Yemen ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, which accounted for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, 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

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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