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United Arab Emirates - Cinnamon (Canella) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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United Arab Emirates: Cinnamon Market 2025

Cinnamon Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the cinnamon market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -14.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, posted a pronounced expansion. Cinnamon consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cinnamon Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of cinnamon (canella) increased by 78% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 505%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cinnamon exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 657%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for cinnamon exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, cinnamon exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania stood at +32.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+43.7% per year) and India (+97.8% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), India ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cinnamon exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +103.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cinnamon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -46.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Kenya (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cinnamon Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of cinnamon (canella), when their volume decreased by -4.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cinnamon imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cinnamon to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a approx. 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +3.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cinnamon (canella) to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +6.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cinnamon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cinnamon import price decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to +16.6% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cinnamon (canella) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cinnamon consumption in 2021 were Indonesia, Bangladesh and India, together comprising 46% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of cinnamon (canella) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cinnamon production in 2021 were Indonesia, China and Vietnam, with a combined 88% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of cinnamon (canella) to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India, the United States and Turkey constituted the largest cinnamon suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Romania and the UK, which together accounted for a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of cinnamon (canella) from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest markets for cinnamon exported from the United Arab Emirates were Tanzania, India and Canada, together comprising 88% of total exports.

What is the average export price for cinnamon (canella) in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average cinnamon export price amounted to $1,826 per ton, declining by -1.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cinnamon (canella) in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average cinnamon import price amounted to $3,059 per ton, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cinnamon 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 693 - Cinnamon (canella)

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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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