Saudi Arabia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi tomato market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, tomato production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Saudi Arabia rose slightly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in Saudi Arabia was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bahrain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Syrian Arab Republic stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Saudi Arabia; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing 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 2013 when the average import price increased by 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform