Saudi Arabia: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi candied fruit market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. Candied fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, candied fruit production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 788%. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -56.1% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 439% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 413%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Saudi Arabia were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Sudan ($X).

Egypt, with a CAGR of +15.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Qatar (+29.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of candied fruits decreased by 0% to X tons in 2016. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of -3.7% was in 2013. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candied fruit imports totaled $X in 2016. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of -22.4% was in 2013. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Thailand ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +10.3%, 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price decreased by -19.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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