Saudi Arabia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, vegetable production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Saudi Arabia rose significantly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, vegetable yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. 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 remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Saudi Arabia; falling by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked 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 comprising 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.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export 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

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Saudi Arabia; dropping by X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated notable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share 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, the largest vegetable suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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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