Product Code: ETC049039 | 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 Dried Vegetables Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Starting at 8.49% in 2025, the market peaks at 11.18% in 2028, and settles at 10.01% by 2029.
Saudi Arabia is the largest producer and exporter of dates in the Middle East. It has an estimated production of 2,900 metric tonne and exports 1,700 metric tonne in 2024-20. The country also imports a range of dried vegetables from other countries for local consumption. According to 6Wresearch, the demand for dried vegetables is growing due to its convenience and longer shelf life compared to fresh products.
Increasing Health Awareness among Consumers with rising health awareness among consumers regarding food safety and nutrition, there has been an upsurge in demand for processed foods such as canned vegetables, frozen fruits/vegetables or dehydrated goods like dried fruit & vegetable snacks etc., especially since COVID-19 pandemic leading people to prefer convenience over freshness while shopping groceries online or offline stores. Growing international presence along with increasing disposable incomes have resulted in increased demand for hypermarket chains across Saudi Arabia which offer various types of packaged food items including a wide variety of dry fruits & vegetables due to their long shelf lives at competitive prices driving growth in Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market .
High Cost Involved due to high cost incurred during packaging process needed for preserving dry fruits/vegetables whether it be cans or pouches; price points become higher than those offered by unpackaged goods discouraging customers away from purchasing these products resulting into lower sales figures despite high consumer interests .
However, due to COVID-19 pandemic there has been significant decline in demand from major end users such as restaurants and cafes which has hampered overall sales. Additionally, reduced travel activities also limited export opportunities for dried vegetable producers in Saudi Arabia.
Some key players operating in this industry are Al Watania Poultry Company Ltd., HASAD Agricultural Investment Co., ELITE GTC (Asian Food), Aisha M Khan Group T/A AL KHAN AGRIBUSINESS CORPORATION LTD., and National Vegetable Oil Industry Co Ltd (NVIOC) etc. These companies have adopted several strategies such as mergers & acquisitions; collaborations; product launches; expansion; joint ventures; agreements etc., to strengthen their foothold in this market.
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 Dried Vegetables Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about health benefits of consuming dried vegetables |
4.2.2 Growing demand for convenience foods due to busy lifestyles |
4.2.3 Rising focus on reducing food waste and increasing shelf life of vegetables |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal fluctuations in vegetable supply affecting drying process |
4.3.2 High production costs and energy consumption for drying vegetables |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and availability of dried vegetable products in the market |
5 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, By Freeze Dried Vegetables, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, By Air Dried Vegetables, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, By Snacks, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenues & Volume, By Ingredients, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of dried vegetables |
8.2 Adoption rate of dried vegetables in households and food service establishments |
8.3 Percentage of vegetable wastage reduced through drying techniques |
8.4 Number of new product launches and innovations in the dried vegetable market |
8.5 Growth in the number of distribution channels offering dried vegetable products |
9 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia Dried Vegetables Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |