Saudi Arabia: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi carrot and turnip market decreased by -3.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, carrot and turnip production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Saudi Arabia fell to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 111% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in Saudi Arabia; shrinking by -4.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 11%. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were exported from Saudi Arabia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait amounted to +47.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+35.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to +40.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.1% per year) and Bahrain (+23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, purchases abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 17% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -22.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Oman and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Saudi Arabia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.8% per year) and Turkey (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -14.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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