United Arab Emirates: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The candied fruit market in the United Arab Emirates soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 102% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Candied Fruit Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, candied fruit production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 154%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -45.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 160%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit exports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 137%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 76% of total exports. Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Kenya and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Kenya (with a CAGR of +623.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X), Maldives ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for candied fruit exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports. Rwanda, Gambia, Sri Lanka and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of +401.0%, saw 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 89% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 Saudi Arabia (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candied fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest candied fruit supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+113.6% per year) and India (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-9.8% per year) and Lebanon (+59.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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