Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Saudi Arabia
Market Overview
In 
, the Saudi market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by % to $ for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production contracted modestly to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of % against the previous year. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , production failed to regain momentum.
The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to tonnes per ha in , rising by % compared with . Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield reached the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , 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, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Saudi Arabia contracted to ha, dropping by -% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production reached the maximum at ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.
, the Saudi market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by % to $ for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production contracted modestly to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of % against the previous year. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , production failed to regain momentum.The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to
tonnes per ha in , rising by % compared with . Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield reached the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , 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
, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Saudi Arabia contracted to ha, dropping by -% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production reached the maximum at ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.Consumption
In , consumption of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by % to tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
The size of the market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Saudi Arabia expanded slightly to $ in , rising by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
, consumption of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by % to tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.The size of the market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Saudi Arabia expanded slightly to $
in , rising by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Saudi Arabia, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports remained relatively constant over the period under review.
, the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports remained relatively constant over the period under review.Trade Balance
Saudi Arabia remains a net exporter of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of - kg, which was equal to $-. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade surplus of - kg, which was equal to $-. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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