The forecasted vegetables market size volume per capita in Saudi Arabia shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 59.92 kilograms per capita in 2024 and dropping gradually to 58.77 kilograms per capita by 2028. This follows a pattern of steady decline observed since 2023, where the volume stood at 60.23 kilograms per capita.
Year-on-year variation indicates a consistent decrease in vegetable consumption per capita:
- 2024: -0.51% decrease from 2023
- 2025: -0.50% decrease from 2024
- 2026: -0.49% decrease from 2025
- 2027: -0.47% decrease from 2026
- 2028: -0.47% decrease from 2027
Future trends to watch for include shifts in dietary habits influenced by health awareness campaigns, potential changes in local agricultural policies, and the impact of international trade agreements on vegetable availability and pricing. These factors could either mitigate or exacerbate the declining trend in per capita vegetable consumption.