Saudi Arabia: Yoghurt Market 2025

Yoghurt Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi yoghurt market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 49% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Yoghurt Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, yoghurt production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% 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 -2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yoghurt Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of yoghurt were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, yoghurt exports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of yoghurt exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 83% of total exports. Bahrain and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +94.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for yoghurt exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports. Bahrain and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +80.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average yoghurt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kuwait ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yoghurt Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2014, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of yoghurt, when their volume decreased by -31.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2014: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2014 figures, imports increased by +15.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, yoghurt imports shrank sharply to $X in 2014. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 89%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of yoghurt imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +58.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yoghurt to Saudi Arabia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +73.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-23.8% per year) and Italy (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average yoghurt import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2014, it increased at an average annual rate of +11.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2014 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2014, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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