United Arab Emirates: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the 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% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Fruit Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

The average yield of fruits in the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in the United Arab Emirates fell to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. The harvested area 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), India (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% 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 Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into the United Arab Emirates reduced to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, the Philippines, Vietnam, Lebanon and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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