In Saudi Arabia, the olive oil market volume in 2023 stood at 23.0 Thousand Metric Tons, matching the figures for 2021 and 2022, indicating a recent stabilization in demand. Over the last two years, the market revealed no year-on-year variation, showing a steady trend. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 0.89%, reflecting moderate growth despite notable fluctuations during individual years. Specifically, the market experienced significant changes like a growth of 9.09% in 2017 and a decline of 13.23% in 2020. The forecast for 2024 predicts slight growth with the market reaching 23.07 Thousand Metric Tons, continuing an anticipated steady increase to 23.33 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028 at a forecasted CAGR of 0.22%.
Key trends to watch for in future years include:
- Potential impacts of economic diversification strategies on import patterns and domestic production.
- Influence of health trends promoting olive oil consumption.
- Shifts in consumer preferences and potential government policies affecting the food sector.