Saudi Arabia: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi asparagus market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, asparagus production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 -3.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. 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.

The average yield of asparagus in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of asparagus were harvested in Saudi Arabia; flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of asparagus decreased by -21.3% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of -28.2% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, asparagus exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait totaled +29.8%.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait totaled +56.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -34.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+51.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Asparagus imports into Saudi Arabia rose remarkably to X tons in 2014, increasing by 5.7% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2012 to 2014: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +23.4% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2014 figures, imports increased by +52.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2014 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, asparagus imports contracted slightly to $X in 2014. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the period from 2012 to 2014; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +27.8%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest asparagus suppliers to Saudi Arabia.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2014, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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