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United Arab Emirates: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, the areca nut market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -25.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of areca nuts were exported from the United Arab Emirates; declining by -46% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,972% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,479% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for areca nut exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +3.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for areca nuts exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +20.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 740%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +16.7% per year.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of areca nuts decreased by -22.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 840%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, areca nut imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 821%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), India (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main suppliers of areca nut imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +47.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of areca nuts to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+38.7% per year) and Myanmar (+50.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average areca nut import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for areca nuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of areca nut consumption was India, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bangladesh, threefold. Myanmar ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.8% share.

What are the largest producers of areca nuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of areca nut production was India, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of areca nuts to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand appeared to be the largest areca nut suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of areca nuts from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, United States remains the key foreign market for areca nut exports from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for areca nuts in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2020, the average areca nut export price amounted to $9,805 per ton, declining by -11.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for areca nuts in the United Arab Emirates?

The average areca nut import price stood at $3,272 per ton in 2020, waning by -9.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut market in the United Arab Emirates. 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 226 - Areca nuts

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
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 THE 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 EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024