GCC: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in GCC

The GCC vinegar-preserved vegetable market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -48.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in GCC

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes increased by 9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 314%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 154%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest exporter of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes in GCC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (5.8%). Bahrain (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +10.2%. At the same time, Oman (+15.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +15.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bahrain (-7.9%) and Saudi Arabia (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+41 p.p.) and Oman (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Bahrain and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -7.1% and -33.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable supplier in GCC, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 11% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-5.2% per year) and Bahrain (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -20.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, 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 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 Saudi Arabia (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes imported in GCC declined dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -64.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes in GCC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 52% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (10%), Bahrain (8.5%) and Oman (7.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vinegar-preserved vegetable imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +5.3%. At the same time, Bahrain (+5.5%) and Qatar (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2012-2022. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Oman (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman increased by +40, +14, +7.1, +6.6 and +4.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes in GCC, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 9.8% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+2.1% per year) and Qatar (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($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 (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform