United Arab Emirates: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The green bean market in the United Arab Emirates dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, green bean production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by 2.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean yield decreased by -12.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of green beans in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X ha, rising by 14% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of green beans increased by 0.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 241%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +79.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia amounted to +73.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+72.8% per year) and Tanzania (+6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -29.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 113%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+63.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Green bean imports into the United Arab Emirates declined significantly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -52.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to the United Arab Emirates, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+31.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (+140.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+36.7% per year) and Sri Lanka (+130.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 76% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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