Saudi Arabia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After four years of growth, the Saudi citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Saudi Arabia fell modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 citrus fruits were harvested in Saudi Arabia; waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Citrus fruit exports from Saudi Arabia contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of citrus fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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