Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Saudi Arabia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Saudi Arabia expanded rapidly between 2018 and 2021, with total volume more than tripling from 13 512 t to 40 884 t. This growth was supported by a strong increase in domestic production, which rose from 10 230 t to 29 446 t, and a concurrent surge in imports.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume contracted significantly, falling to 29 216 t in 2022 and then to 26 277 t in 2023. The decline coincided with a sharp drop in import volumes, which decreased from 14 522 t in 2021 to 3 179 t in 2023, while production also retreated from its high.

The year 2024 saw the emergence of the Kharaaj digital platform for delivering fresh agricultural produce with customized cooling options. New regulations also permitted empty refrigerated transport trucks from GCC countries to enter Saudi territory, potentially facilitating the movement of chilled vegetables.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Saudi Arabia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Saudi Arabia's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 18,472 tonnes, marking a sharp 49.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 27.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10,230 tonnes, with the largest decline of 29.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Saudi Arabia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export volumes varied 7.9 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2017. In 2020, Saudi Arabia's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 4,018 tonnes, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 152.7%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,577 tonnes, with the largest decline of 87.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait and Qatar were the primary markets for Saudi Arabia's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 86.2% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Saudi Arabia's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms amounted to 1,618 thousand US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 20.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 59.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 53.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait and Bahrain were the key destinations for Saudi Arabia's exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.1% of total flows, with other partners contributing much smaller shares individually.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Saudi Arabia

Imports in kind, t

Saudi Arabia's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13,376 tonnes, reflecting a 64.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 123.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 4,859 tonnes, with the largest decline of 18.7% also occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 67.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Jordan were the leading sources for Saudi Arabia's imports in kind, with a combined share of 81.1% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes in value terms varied 1.8 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Saudi Arabia's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli stood at 11,367 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest increase of 2.0% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6,256 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 8.7% also occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 78.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain (56.0% of imports in value terms), Jordan (23.0%), and Australia (6.8%) were the main suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 85.7% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020