United Arab Emirates: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The asparagus market in the United Arab Emirates shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, asparagus production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In 2022, the average yield of asparagus in the United Arab Emirates amounted to less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the asparagus harvested area in the United Arab Emirates amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of asparagus exported from the United Arab Emirates shrank remarkably to X tons, declining by -46.9% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,666%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,765% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) were the main destinations of asparagus exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +45.4%).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for asparagus exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Asparagus imports into the United Arab Emirates dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by -14.3% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest asparagus supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.2% per year) and Italy (-33.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest asparagus suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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