GCC: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC sugar cane market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Cane Production in GCC

In value terms, sugar cane production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oman (X tons) remains the largest sugar cane producing country in GCC, accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Oman totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

The average sugar cane yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar cane yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar cane harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar cane increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia and Oman saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest sugar cane supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, sugar cane exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of sugar cane imported in GCC soared to X tons, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) and Qatar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Bahrain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.) and Bahrain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kuwait saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform