Saudi Arabia: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi vegetable and melon market soared to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, vegetable and melon production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average vegetable and melon yield in Saudi Arabia expanded to X tons per ha, surging by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vegetable and melon yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the average vegetable and melon yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of vegetables and melons were harvested in Saudi Arabia; dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2023, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported from Saudi Arabia; jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent 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 and melon export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas 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 And Melon Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2023, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported into Saudi Arabia; with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Saudi Arabia.

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 and melon suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and China ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform