Saudi Arabia: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2025

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 273% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of -8.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 11% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-10.0% per year) and Qatar (-19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, surging by 118% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a measured increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon, fourfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain, fourfold.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +80.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at less than $X per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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