United Arab Emirates: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in the United Arab Emirates

The market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in the United Arab Emirates declined notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -28.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production declined sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified from the United Arab Emirates rose to X tons, increasing by 3.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,254% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain amounted to +56.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+64.8% per year) and Rwanda (+88.4% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at +67.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+79.4% per year) and Rwanda (+70.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 359% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Oman (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified into the United Arab Emirates fell remarkably to X tons, reducing by -21.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+6.0% per year) and Turkey (+22.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+8.2% per year) and South Africa (+15.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified import price increased by +41.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform