United Arab Emirates: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the chicory market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 153% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chicory Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, chicory production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.6%. Chicory production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicory Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the third year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in overseas shipments of chicory, which decreased by -42.9% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 533%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicory exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 317%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X kg) was the main destination for chicory exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Maldives stood at -18.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Maldives stood at -17.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chicory export price increased by +95.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to +1.7% per year.

Chicory Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Chicory imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X kg in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicory imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X kg), France (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of chicory imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicory suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were France ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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