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Saudi Arabia: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the Saudi apple market decreased by -2.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Apple exports from Saudi Arabia shrank notably to X tons in 2021, declining by -89.3% on 2020. Overall, exports saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 792% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 571%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Bahrain, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Senegal, Cambodia, Mali and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of -2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Jordan ($X) and Yemen ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for apple exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bahrain, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Iraq, Cambodia, Mali and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +3.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apples decreased by -7.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Chile (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, South Africa, the United States, Serbia, France, Lebanon, Greece, Poland, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +142.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Chile ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest apple suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 65% share of total imports. The United States, China, France, Serbia, Syrian Arab Republic, Poland, Spain, Greece, Lebanon and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +147.9%, 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 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 3.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for apples in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of apple consumption, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, apple consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, tenfold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of apples in the world?

China remains the largest apple producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, ninefold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of apples to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of apple to Saudi Arabia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of apples from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Saudi Arabia were Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

What is the average export price for apples in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $734 per ton, declining by -18.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for apples in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $982 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the apple market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 515 - Apples

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024