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United Arab Emirates: Cashew Nut Market 2025

Cashew Nut Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The cashew nut market in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 38% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cashew Nut Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the third consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in overseas shipments of cashew nuts, which decreased by -10.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 517% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cashew nut exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 343% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for cashew nut exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at -16.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled +5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cashew nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 339%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +36.8% per year.

Cashew Nut Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of cashew nuts increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 348% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cashew nut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 144%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Benin (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the main suppliers of cashew nut imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +78.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Benin ($X), Senegal ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest cashew nut suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +85.1%, saw 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 cashew nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 126%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+27.0%), 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 cashew nuts in the world?

Vietnam remains the largest cashew nut consuming country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, cashew nut consumption in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. Burundi ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

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

The countries with the highest volumes of cashew nut production in 2021 were India, Cote d'Ivoire and Vietnam, together accounting for 39% of global production. Ghana, Burundi, Tanzania, the Philippines, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

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

In value terms, Benin constituted the largest supplier of cashew nut to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Burkina Faso, with a 21% share of total imports.

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

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

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

The average cashew nut export price stood at $2,524 per ton in 2021, growing by 8.9% against the previous year.

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

In 2021, the average cashew nut import price amounted to $9,041 per ton, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cashew 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 217 - Cashew 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 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 Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024