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that are labeled, “manufactured in Saudi Arabia” are products that are actually re-packed in the Kingdom. The insufficient local fruit and vegetable output and the high costs related to importing them for use in local processing suggest that a significant demand for processed fruits and vegetables will continue to be met by imports. Dates processing and packaging account for about 60% of the total domestic processed fruit production. U.S. processed fruit and vegetables exports to Saudi Arabia decreased by 10 percent in January-October 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 ($33 million vs. $37 million). Year/Description 2007 2008 2009 Total Consumption 595 615 640 Total Local Production 240 250 255 Total Exports 5 5 5 Total Imports 360 370 390 Imports from the U.S. 26 44 38 Source: Trade estimates and U.S. Customs official data Value: In millions of U.S. dollars SNACK FOODS (EXCLUDING NUTS) Return to top Overview The latest official figures indicate that more than 60% of the Saudi population is in their teens, representing a major consumer of snack foods. Local snack food production has drastically increased in the past few years, accounting for about 50% of local consumption in 2007. There is a general decline in the importation of corn and wheat-based snacks. Candies and chocolates are also being locally manufactured on a large scale. Exporters may also look into supplying raw materials for the fast growing snack industry. U.S. snack food exports to Saudi Arabia for the months of January-October 2009 increased by 68 percent over the same period in 2008 ($27 million vs. $15 million). Snack food products that cater to Saudi consumers’ preferences, which tend to favor sweeter items, generally find better market reception. Year/Description 2007 2008 2009 Total Consumption 457 475 494 Total Local Production 226 235 244 Total Exports 5 5 5 Total Imports 236 245 255 Imports from the U.S. 17 18 30 Value: In millions of U.S. dollars Source: Trade estimates and U.S. Customs official data Agricultural Trade Shows Return to top The following major U.S. and regional food-related shows are promoted by USDA’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), U.S. Embassy Riyadh: GulFood 2010 February 21–24, 2009 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Organizer: Dubai World Trade Center
Tel.: (+971-4) 332-1000 Fax: (+971-4) 331-2173 E-mail: info@dwtc.com Web: www.dwtc.com FMI and USFS May 10-13, 2010 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas Tel.: 202-220-0820, 202-220-0606 Fax: 202-429-4519 E-mail: abondthorley@fmi.org, sgeorge@fmi.org Web: www.fmi.org National Restaurant Association Show 2010 May 22-25, 2010 - McCormick Place - Chicago, IL USA Tel.: (312) 580-5410 Fax: (708) 344-4444 E-mail: nraregistration@restaurant.org Web: www.restaurant.org/show GulFood 2011 February 2011 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Organizer: Dubai World Trade Center Tel.: (+971 4) 332-1000 Fax: (+971 4) 331-2173 E-mail: info@dwtc.com Web: www.dwtc.com National Restaurant Association Show 2011 May 22-25, 2010 - McCormick Place - Chicago, IL USA Tel.: (312) 580-5410 Fax: (708) 344-4444 E-mail: nraregistration@restaurant.org Web: www.restaurant.org/show Return to table of contents
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Since this is a common practice in
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Franchising Return to top Franchisi
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companies interested in operating i
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Pricing Return to top The governmen
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Page 41 and 42: Education Trade Fairs in Saudi Arab
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Page 47 and 48: total of $109 billion on railway ex
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Page 57 and 58: seems that Saudi Aramco has started
Page 59 and 60: In 2000, Saudi Arabia passed the Fo
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Page 65 and 66: growth will be sustained for years
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