GCC: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC canned vegetable market decreased by -12.6% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Canned Vegetable Production in GCC

In value terms, canned vegetable production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted resilient growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of canned vegetables decreased by -74.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together achieving 97% of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of -1.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest canned vegetable supplying countries in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canned vegetable export price increased by +52.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, overseas purchases of canned vegetables decreased by -54.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importer of canned vegetables in GCC, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 62% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (10%), Oman (6.8%) and Bahrain (6.2%).

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the canned vegetables imports, with a CAGR of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (+3.7%) and Bahrain (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kuwait (-3.5%) and Oman (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+40 p.p.), Qatar (+6 p.p.), Bahrain (+3.4 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported canned vegetables in GCC, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 10% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, canned vegetable imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+1.2% per year) and Qatar (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform