United Arab Emirates: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the brazil nut market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 457% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a resilient increase. Brazil nut consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Brazil Nut Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, brazil nut production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by +0.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 45%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of brazil nuts decreased by -60.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 7,169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brazil nut exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7,707%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Oman (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of brazil nut exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for brazil nut exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman amounted to +90.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (0.0% per year) and Yemen (+34.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average brazil nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -19.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Comoros (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of brazil nuts increased by 530% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 862% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, brazil nut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 742% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, brazil nut imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +25.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-1.3% per year) and Georgia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Syrian Arab Republic totaled +34.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+2.6% per year) and Georgia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brazil nut import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+7.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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