Saudi Arabia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi root and tuber market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Saudi Arabia dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area in Saudi Arabia contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Saudi Arabia; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Maldives ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Saudi Arabia.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Saudi Arabia; dropping by X% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, the UK, Denmark and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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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