Saudi Arabia: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sugar cane market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Sugar cane consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sugar cane production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sugar cane in Saudi Arabia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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 sugar cane production in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar cane decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sugar cane exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2018 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 sugar cane exports from Saudi Arabia.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Sugar cane imports into Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons in 2014, jumping by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2014; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane imports soared to $X in 2014. In general, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2013 to 2014: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some 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, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of sugar cane to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last one years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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