Saudi Arabia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, the Saudi tomato market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, tomato production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in Saudi Arabia declined to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Saudi Arabia contracted modestly to X ha, approximately equating 2022. Overall, the harvested area recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bahrain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Syrian Arab Republic stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Syrian Arab Republic stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Tomato Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2023, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Saudi Arabia; approximately equating 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform