Saudi Arabia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi vegetable market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Saudi Arabia stood at X tons per ha, surging by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Saudi Arabia dropped to X ha, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Vegetable imports into Saudi Arabia fell slightly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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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