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Saudi Arabia: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi mate market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a slight expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Mate Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, mate production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 30%. Mate production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average mate yield in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of mate were harvested in Saudi Arabia; leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of mate, when their volume decreased by -33.6% to X kg. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 223%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 211%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for mate exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mate exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mate export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +520.9% per year.

Mate Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Mate imports into Saudi Arabia soared to X tons in 2014, growing by 15% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% over the period from 2013 to 2014; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mate imports totaled $X in 2014. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2013 to 2014; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 39% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina stood at +132.2%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Saudi Arabia.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina totaled +39.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average mate import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2013 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -4.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2021 were Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, with a combined 95% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2021 were Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, together accounting for 100% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic constituted the largest supplier of mate to Saudi Arabia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Argentina, with a 19% share of total imports.

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

In 2021, the average mate export price amounted to $2,107 per ton, with a decrease of -21% against the previous year.

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

The average mate import price stood at $2,935 per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mate 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 671 - Mate

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

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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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 VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. 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: 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
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