Saudi Arabia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi tomato market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, tomato production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 199%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The average yield of tomatoes in Saudi Arabia fell to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Saudi Arabia expanded modestly to X ha, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of tomatoes exported from Saudi Arabia fell notably to X tons, reducing by -60.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 172%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bahrain (with a CAGR of -17.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Oman ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of -7.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 146%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+40.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Saudi Arabia; increasing by 15% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Egypt (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for 94% of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +25.5%, 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 tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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