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Saudi Arabia: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi durum wheat market decreased by -9.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, durum wheat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Saudi Arabia contracted modestly to X tons per ha, declining by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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, the harvested area of durum wheat in Saudi Arabia contracted to X ha, declining by -2.4% on 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 5.2%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 156% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Yemen amounted to -8.8% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat imported into Saudi Arabia stood at X tons, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +87.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+8.5% per year) and Germany (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Saudi Arabia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +97.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+13.4% per year) and Germany (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Latvia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of durum wheat consumption in 2021 were China, India and Russia, together accounting for 41% of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of durum wheat production in 2021 were China, India and Russia, with a combined 42% share of global production.
In value terms, Poland constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Saudi Arabia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 15% share.
The average durum wheat export price stood at $279 per ton in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year.
In 2021, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $252 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the durum wheat market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 15 - Wheat

Country coverage:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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