United Arab Emirates: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the citrus fruit market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in the United Arab Emirates fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in the United Arab Emirates; with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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