Saudi Arabia: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi fruit and berry market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, fruit and berry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Saudi Arabia amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Saudi Arabia declined to X ha in 2022, falling by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Oman, Somalia, Turkey, Egypt and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 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 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits and berries were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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