Saudi Arabia: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi mustard seed market declined rapidly to less than $X in 2022, waning by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Mustard seed consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Mustard Seed Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, mustard seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Mustard seed production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2022, the average yield of mustard seed in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield showed 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, the total area harvested in terms of mustard seed production in Saudi Arabia amounted to less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of mustard seed decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain totaled +4.4%.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2018 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -5.1% per year.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Mustard seed imports into Saudi Arabia soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 43% on the year before. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mustard seed imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of mustard seed imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +122.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mustard seed suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +87.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average mustard seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mustard seed import price increased by +76.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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