Saudi Arabia: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi vinegar-preserved vegetable market dropped rapidly to less than $X in 2022, with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vinegar-preserved vegetable production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Saudi Arabia expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 12% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 235%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +116.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bahrain ($X) constituted the largest markets for vinegar-preserved vegetable exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Canada lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.6%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +108.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 vinegar-preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -41.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 79%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Bahrain (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes were imported into Saudi Arabia; remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 6.5%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinegar-preserved vegetable imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 55% share of total imports. India, Lebanon, Peru, Mexico, Thailand, the United States, Pakistan, Greece, Palestine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Jordan ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports. India, Lebanon, Pakistan, Peru, Greece, the United States, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Palestine, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw 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

In 2021, the average vinegar-preserved vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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