United Arab Emirates: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After four years of growth, the preserved tomato market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -7.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, preserved tomato production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Preserved tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of preserved tomatoes, when their volume increased by 75% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a mild expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved tomato exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Seychelles, Kenya, the UK, Fiji and Comoros lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved tomato exported from the United Arab Emirates were Maldives ($X), Oman ($X) and Seychelles ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Maldives, with a CAGR of +36.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average preserved tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved tomato export price increased by +49.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Benin (+43.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Preserved tomato imports into the United Arab Emirates rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, growing by 6.4% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -25.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomato to the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 49% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -3.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomatoes to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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