Saudi Arabia: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After four years of growth, the Saudi berry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Berry Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Berry production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Saudi Arabia stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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, the berry harvested area in Saudi Arabia stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, berry exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Maldives (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Maldives (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from Saudi Arabia were Germany ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of berries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports. Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion 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, berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($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 States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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