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United Arab Emirates: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the durum wheat market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 151% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw notable growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of durum wheat, when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe stood at +21.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe amounted to +21.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 129% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Israel amounted to +11.7% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat increased by 92% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Romania ($X), Canada ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 40% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +65.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for durum wheat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of durum wheat consumption in 2021 were China, India and Russia, with a combined 41% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of durum wheat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of durum wheat production in 2021 were China, India and Russia, with a combined 42% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of durum wheat to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine, with a 4.2% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of durum wheat from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest markets for durum wheat exported from the United Arab Emirates were Egypt and Pakistan.

What is the average export price for durum wheat in the United Arab Emirates?

The average durum wheat export price stood at $410 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -46.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for durum wheat in the United Arab Emirates?

The average durum wheat import price stood at $267 per ton in 2021, declining by -21.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the durum wheat 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 15 - Wheat

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

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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