United Arab Emirates: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The grain market in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, grain production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in the United Arab Emirates expanded sharply to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average grain yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cereal grains production in the United Arab Emirates rose rapidly to X ha, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total exports. Russia, Qatar, India, Bahrain, Iraq, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X,372.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania stood at X,140.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a notable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Romania (X.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of cereal grains imported into the United Arab Emirates reduced to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Russia, Canada and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), Australia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Russia, Canada and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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