Product Code: ETC032819 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The Saudi Arabia candied fruit market is estimated to grow at a healthy rate during the forecast period (2025-2031). Increasing demand for bakery and confectionery products, growing preference towards flavored food products, rising consumer disposable income levels, and changing lifestyle are some of the major factors driving the growth of this market. In addition to this, increasing health consciousness among consumers has resulted in an increased demand for naturally sweetened candied fruits. Furthermore, technological advancements in production processes have enabled manufacturers to produce premium quality candied fruits with various flavors. However, due to high sugar content present in these products certain government regulations on labeling might hamper its sales growth over the forecast period.
The increasing availability of flavored bakery items such as pastries and cakes coupled with growing preference towards ready-to-eat snacks is driving the sale of candied fruits across Saudi Arabia. Moreover, rapid urbanization has driven a shift from traditional desserts to modern ones which contain more variations including candied fruits as ingredients further fueling their demand. Growing Preference Towards Flavored Food Products - Consumers across all age groups in Saudi Arabia are increasingly preferring food items that offer enhanced flavor experiences like spiced up or sweetened versions over conventional plain tastes due to which companies operating within this industry are focusing on introducing new flavors into their product portfolio thereby boosting their sales revenue.
These sweets usually contain large amounts of sugar syrup along with other artificial colors and preservatives due to which it can lead to several health issues such as obesity and diabetes if consumed excessively by children or adults alike thus making it difficult for manufactures within this sector comply with stringent government regulations regarding nutritional labeling requirements while selling these goods online or offline stores throughout region.
The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably impacted global markets including food industry in Saudi Arabia; however its impact on candy fruit sector is expected to remain moderate owing to increased consumer spending on packaged foods during lockdown periods. Several companies have begun manufacturing various types of nutritious snacks containing dried apricots & mangoes that could act as substitutes for candy fruit products when consumed in moderation; this factor may pose challenges to established players operating in this space going forward.
Major market participants include Nestle SA., Dole Food Company Inc., Kellog??s Co., Hershey Foods Corporation amongst others who offer an extensive range of innovative candy available across all price points catering to varied demographics within Saudi Arabia region thereby leading towards more organized retail chains being formed through distribution networks by these key companies
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for healthy snacking options |
4.2.2 Growing demand for natural and organic food products |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing lifestyle preferences in Saudi Arabia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal availability and limited shelf life of fresh fruits for candied fruit production |
4.3.2 High competition from other snack options such as chocolates and nuts in the market |
5 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Chewing Type, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional Grocery Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sales Channel, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of repeat customers purchasing candied fruits |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the candied fruit market |
8.3 Growth rate of online sales for candied fruits in Saudi Arabia |
9 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia Candied Fruit Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |