United Arab Emirates: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the root and tuber market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Root And Tuber Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in the United Arab Emirates declined remarkably to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in the United Arab Emirates; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Egypt ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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