Saudi Arabia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cauliflower and broccoli market dropped notably to less than $X in 2022, falling by 99.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Saudi Arabia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -3% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in Saudi Arabia contracted modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 190%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to +7.6%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at +14.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to +10.5% per year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Saudi Arabia; growing by 8.6% on 2020. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 276%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan amounted to +35.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.7% per year) and Egypt (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Jordan ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of +33.5%, 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 cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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