GCC: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in GCC

The GCC market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in GCC

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 141%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -4.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 113%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 61% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a 31% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (8%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplying countries in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 219% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes imported in GCC dropped notably to X tons, declining by -32.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main importer of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, committing 51% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together achieving a 49% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.1%. At the same time, Bahrain (+13.5%), Oman (+10.5%) and Qatar (+6.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+9.3 p.p.), Qatar (+8.2 p.p.) and Bahrain (+5.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait saw its share reduced by -9.9% and -13.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in GCC, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (-8.5% per year) and Qatar (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform