GCC: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in GCC

The GCC sugar crop market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in GCC

In value terms, sugar crop production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in GCC fell to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. 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 being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sugar crops were harvested in GCC; remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar crop production attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in GCC

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

In value terms, sugar crop exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. 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 (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

In the United Arab Emirates, sugar crop exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sugar crop export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of sugar crops imported in GCC surged to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importer of sugar crops in GCC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Qatar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar crops in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform