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Middle East: Yams Market 2024

Yams Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern yams market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Yams Production in the Middle East

In value terms, yams production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of yams production was Iran (X tons), comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

In Iran, yams production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Yams Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of yams were exported in the Middle East; increasing by 10% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 282% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, yams exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together recording 99% of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the yams exports, with a CAGR of +73.5% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +68 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest yams supplier in the Middle East.

In the United Arab Emirates, yams exports expanded at an average annual rate of +75.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +1.2% per year.

Yams Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, yams imports in the Middle East amounted to X tons, increasing by 2.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, yams imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 69% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) took an 8.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (7.9%), Kuwait (5.4%) and Bahrain (4.9%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (+78.6%), Bahrain (+76.3%), Oman (+74.4%), Saudi Arabia (+34.1%) and Qatar (+17.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +78.6% from 2012-2022. Qatar (+8.4 p.p.), Oman (+7.8 p.p.), Kuwait (+5.3 p.p.), Bahrain (+4.9 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -30.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported yams in the Middle East, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 9.7% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, yams imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (+15.1% per year) and Oman (+68.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The United Arab Emirates constituted the country with the largest volume of yams consumption, comprising approx. 70% of total volume. Moreover, yams consumption in the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Qatar, sevenfold. Oman ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.7% share.
Iran constituted the country with the largest volume of yams production, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the largest yams supplier in the Middle East, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 20% share of total exports.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constitutes the largest market for imported yams in the Middle East, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 9.5% share.
The yams export price in the Middle East stood at $670 per ton in 2020, rising by 12% against the previous year.
The yams import price in the Middle East stood at $456 per ton in 2020, surging by 11% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams market in the Middle East. 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 137 - Yams

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 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. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Bahrain
    • Iran
    • Iraq
    • Israel
    • Jordan
    • Kuwait
    • Lebanon
    • Oman
    • Palestine
    • Qatar
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Syrian Arab Republic
    • Turkey
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Yemen

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    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, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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