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Saudi Arabia: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of grapefruits exported from Saudi Arabia surged to X tons, jumping by 26% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 284%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Brunei Darussalam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brunei Darussalam amounted to +54.9%.

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam amounted to +51.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 89%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, imports of grapefruits into Saudi Arabia dropped to X tons, reducing by -3.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 141%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 500% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fourfold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+7.2% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+31.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Saudi Arabia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +32.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+10.5% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+28.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 456% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit consumption, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Vietnam, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 5.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

China remains the largest grapefruit producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 50% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Vietnam, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Saudi Arabia were South Africa, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 56% of total imports. Turkey, China, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Bahrain, Poland and the United Arab Emirates were the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 76% of total exports. France, Brunei Darussalam, Oman and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $606 per ton, declining by -17.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $490 per ton, reducing by -3.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the grapefruit 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 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo

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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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024