Saudi Arabia: Market for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice 2024

Market Size for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, production of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 13%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice were exported from Saudi Arabia; waning by -24% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritania (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (-9.5% per year) and Bahrain (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) remains the key foreign market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ethiopia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-20.7% per year) and Bahrain (-7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2014, approx. X tons of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice were imported into Saudi Arabia; jumping by 27% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2012 to 2014: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +36.1% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2014 figures, imports increased by +85.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2014 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice rose notably to $X in 2014. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2012 to 2014: its value increased at an average annual rate of +28.1% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2014 figures, imports increased by +64.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2014 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Kuwait (X tons) constituted the largest concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice from Kuwait exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kuwait stood at +67.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Greece (+21.2% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest supplier of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice to Saudi Arabia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kuwait stood at +69.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Greece (+11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice stood at $X per ton in 2014, shrinking by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 2.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2014, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Kuwait totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (-14.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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