United Arab Emirates: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The mate market in the United Arab Emirates soared to $X in 2022, surging by 113% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mate Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, mate production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Mate production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average mate yield in the United Arab Emirates amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mate harvested area in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of mate from the United Arab Emirates declined significantly to X tons, falling by -35.1% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 119%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mate exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X kg) were the main destinations of mate exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mate exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 5.3% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at +48.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+17.7% per year) and Tanzania (-21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Brunei Darussalam (+36.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mate Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of mate were imported into the United Arab Emirates; increasing by 157% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 330%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 399%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main mate supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled -5.9%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina totaled -5.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -31.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +2.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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