GCC: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in GCC

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fruit and berry production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit and berry production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Saudi Arabia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in GCC rose slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key exporter of fruits and berries, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits and berries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, fruit and berry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in GCC

Fruit and berry imports declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) dominates imports structure, together committing X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, 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

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform