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GCC: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of mustard seed exported in GCC shrank remarkably to X tons, reducing by -39% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 432% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, mustard seed exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 425%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mustard seed exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +23.0%. At the same time, Bahrain (+48.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +48.0% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bahrain increased by +2.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest mustard seed supplier in GCC, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, mustard seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +23.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+8.9%).

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports in GCC

Mustard seed imports fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -27.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 77%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main importer of mustard seed, comprising 59% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (12%), Kuwait (8.9%) and Bahrain (6.9%).

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (+13.1%), Oman (+6.2%) and Bahrain (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2022. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman increased by +8.2, +7.5 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mustard seed in GCC, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +7.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+18.6% per year) and Oman (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Bahrain ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mustard seed market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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FCL 292 - Mustard seed

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024