Saudi Arabia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cauliflower and broccoli market soared to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Saudi Arabia declined slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 cauliflower and broccoli production in Saudi Arabia dropped to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2023, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports rose modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Cauliflower and broccoli imports into Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tons in 2023, flattening at 2022 figures. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 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, cauliflower and broccoli imports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Jordan ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform