GCC: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in GCC

The GCC cauliflower and broccoli market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in GCC

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in GCC rose modestly to X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the 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.

The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2023, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were exported in GCC; shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Oman (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplying countries in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a tangible increase. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Qatar (X tons) represented the key importer of cauliflower and broccoli, constituting X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Bahrain (X%). Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Qatar increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Qatar (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Bahrain (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Oman and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, 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

In 2023, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform