Saudi Arabia: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the vegetable market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Saudi Arabia vegetable consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Production in Saudi Arabia

In 2017, the amount of vegetables produced in Saudi Arabia stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable production continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in Saudi Arabia indicated a slight setback, which was largely conditioned by a slight slump of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of vegetables in Saudi Arabia stood at X ton per ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield attained its maximum level of X ton per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Saudi Arabia totaled X ha, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached its maximum of X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2017, the amount of vegetables exported from Saudi Arabia totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the vegetable exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a conspicuous increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. Saudi Arabia exports peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Saudi Arabia

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable exports in 2017 were the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. France (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) occupied the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Saudi Arabia

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Saudi Arabia export price peaked of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2017, vegetable imports into Saudi Arabia stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Saudi Arabia imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, vegetable imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Saudi Arabia

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of vegetables, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Saudi Arabia

The vegetable import price in Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. Saudi Arabia import price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform