GCC: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in GCC

After three years of growth, the GCC preserved tomato market decreased by -5.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Production in GCC

In value terms, preserved tomato production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in GCC

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of preserved tomatoes increased by 53% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -6.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+61.5%) and Kuwait (+23.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +61.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-22.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+25 p.p.), Bahrain (+3.2 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Saudi Arabia (-11.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in GCC, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (+58.8% per year) and Kuwait (+50.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved tomato export price increased by +43.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+22.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, approx. X tons of preserved tomatoes were imported in GCC; reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key importer of preserved tomatoes in GCC, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 55% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together creating a 43% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of preserved tomatoes. At the same time, Qatar (+18.3%), Bahrain (+13.1%), Kuwait (+6.5%) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +18.3% from 2012-2021. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by +4.6, +3.6, +3.6 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preserved tomatoes in GCC, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia totaled +4.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.4% per year) and Qatar (+18.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Qatar ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform