United Arab Emirates: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the United Arab Emirates

The market for peel of citrus fruit or melons in the United Arab Emirates expanded markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -20.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -14.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 99%. Citrus fruit or melons peel production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -76.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 543% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 267% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X kg), Oman (X kg) and Saudi Arabia (X kg) were the main destinations of citrus fruit or melons peel exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Iraq ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for citrus fruit or melons peel exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Iraq, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gambia (+76.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -64.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 323%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit or melons peel imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 24% share of total imports. Italy, Nigeria, Japan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +275.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit or melons peel suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 13% share of total imports. Italy, India, Spain and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.1%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +197.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 265% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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