Saudi Arabia: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the Saudi tomato puree market, when its value increased by 1.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Tomato puree exports from Saudi Arabia expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato puree exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 70% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Djibouti and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +34.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Bahrain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for tomato puree exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomato puree and paste were imported into Saudi Arabia; surging by 5.7% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato puree imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Chile, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Jordan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest tomato puree suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Chile, Spain, Jordan, Italy, Portugal and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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