United Arab Emirates: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the couscous market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -24.0% against 2018 indices. Couscous consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, couscous production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +12.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, exports of couscous from the United Arab Emirates reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -23.6% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 894%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 714% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of couscous exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 19% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for couscous exported from the United Arab Emirates were Oman ($X), Maldives ($X) and Uganda ($X), together accounting for 16% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +43.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mali (+37.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Couscous Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, imports of couscous into the United Arab Emirates dropped to X tons, shrinking by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, couscous imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -17.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to the United Arab Emirates, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, couscous imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.7% per year) and Italy (+24.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest couscous suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Morocco ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Palestine, Lebanon, Turkey and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +63.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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