Tomatoes rise 21%.. Vegetable prices rise in Saudi Arabia during the month of April

Vegetable prices in Saudi Arabia witnessed a noticeable increase during the month of April 2026 compared to the previous month, as the prices of 16 items rose, while the prices of only 4 items decreased, and the rest of the items remained unchanged from their previous levels, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.

Vegetable prices in Saudi Arabia

According to the averages bulletin Prices of goodsand services for the month of April topped Local tomatoes The list of vegetables with the highest increase recorded 5.9 riyals per kilo in April compared to 4.9 riyals in March, with a monthly increase of 21%, and Chinese garlic came second with 13.3 riyals, an increase of 18% on a monthly basis.

Green beans recorded 12.2 riyals in April compared to 10.9 riyals in March (an increase of 18%), followed by imported tomatoes with 6.3 riyals compared to 5.8 riyals (8.3%), then local zucchini at 7 riyals in April compared to 6.6 riyals in March (an increase of 6.7%).

Vegetable prices rose in Saudi Arabia during April 2026

According to census data, other types recorded notable increases, as the price of local lettuce reached 6 riyals per kilo in April, compared to 5.7 riyals in March, rising by 5.4% on a monthly basis, as recorded Pumpkin also reached 6 riyals in April, compared to 5.8 riyals in March, up 3.6%.

The price of local green hot pepper reached 9.1 riyals in April, compared to 8.8 riyals in March, up 3%. Local cucumbers recorded 5.7 riyals in April, compared to 5.5 riyals in March, up 3%. />
As for local carrots, they reached 6.4 riyals per kilo in April, compared to 6.2 riyals in March, an increase of 2.8%, followed by local black eggplant at a price of 5.1 riyals in April, compared to 5 riyals in March, an increase of 2.7%. White cabbage also recorded 4.4 riyals in April compared to 4.3 riyals in March, rising 1.8%.

Onions and potatoes declined

Decreased The price of local round onions decreased by 2% on a monthly basis, recording 3.4 riyals in April, compared to 3.5 riyals in the previous March. Imported round onions also decreased by 2.2%, recording 4.4 riyals in April, compared to 4.5 riyals in March. Potatoes also fell in the local market by 3.7% to 3.9 riyals per kilo.

Legumes and canned goods

In legumes, the price of lentils recorded 9.5 riyals in April compared to 9.4 riyals in March, with a slight increase of 1.2%, while fava beans (450 gram package) stabilized at 4.7 riyals, unchanged from the previous month, and the price of Spanish black olives stabilized at 25.8 riyals in April, compared to 25.7 riyals in March, and sweet corn (340 grams package) recorded 6.2 riyals in April, unchanged from the previous month.

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